The Sacrifice of Leading, Part II
Today I want to continue our discussion from Monday on sacrifice! Sacrifice changes as you grow upward in an organization. It gets less physical and more mental. It becomes...
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The Sacrifice of Leading, Part I
Have you ever thought about the sacrifices you have to make as a leader and teammate? One of the best examples of true sacrifice is in the game of...
Having the Confidence to Serve
Do you have the confidence to serve? Leaders tend to talk a lot about “servant leadership.” I actually think we talk too much about it. Servant leadership is something...
REALity Question: Can You Be Good at Leading if You’re Bad at Relationships?
On Monday I talked about how important it is for leaders to develop relationships with the people they lead. The next day a reader sent me a great REALity...
Why Your Relationships Affect Your Leadership
One look at this post’s title and you might already be asking, “Really? Are relationships really that big of a deal for a leader?” In short, yes. When I think...
Taking on The Almighty Title
What entices you to pick up the book? The title or the pages inside? What’s the best part of the book? The title or the pages inside? What determines...
How to Build a Legacy of Leadership
While 2010 approaches its end, it still leaves a legacy that will be remembered by the impact it created. As leaders, our legacy is no different. What we do...
Popularity, Politics, and Principles
Well, whether you love him or dislike him, most everyone would probably agree that George W. Bush isn’t known for his eloquence in speaking. But in an interview with...
Theory vs. Reality
the•o•ry: A contemplation or speculation; a guess or conjecture. Synonyms include concept, guess, hunch, suspicion, dogma. re•al•i•ty: The state of being real. Something that exists. Synonyms include actuality, being,...