The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership. – Harvey S. Firestone
Recently, Heidi told me her Story; a single mother, commuting to a new job that is filled with opportunity, but is also a stretch assignment.
When the realities of single parenting are combined with a new assignment in a new market and a new company/culture, a lot of pressure is…
“Management is about arranging and telling. Leadership is about nurturing and enhancing.” – Tom Peters
If you have read my book The People Project, read my blog for any length of time, or sat in the audience where I have spoken may be know my communication mantra: Ask More, Tell Less, Teach When You Can.
“There is more to life than simply increasing its speed.” ― Mahatma Gandhi
Bob* answered his phone, but was not available to the caller. Distracted would be an understatement; perhaps you can identify.
After the call ended, Bob picked up a few things and left his office. Driving to his next appointment it happened: with a little space, he became aware of what just happened. Reality check: he didn’t remember…
Mankind must evolve – for all human conflict – a method which rejects revenge, aggression, and retaliation. The foundation of such method is love. – Martin Luther King, Jr.*
With the expectation to “do more with less” and the bare-bone staffing of business the pressure opens the door for increased interpersonal conflict.
Time-starved and sleep-deprived, people are showing up at work fatigued creating more opportunity conflict and frustration.
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The ear of the leader must ring with the voices of the people.
– Woodrow T. Wilson
We were at Border’s Cafe for Rachel’s coaching appointment. We had identified part of what was holding her back as a leader – a lack of confidence; she was not using her voice effectively.
If leadership is about having influence it’s pretty hard to achieve if your voice is silent. While she…
When every physical and mental resource is focused, one’s power to solve a problem multiplies tremendously.
– Norman Vincent Peale
It was a warm summer morning as Rita and I sat on the patio near our Kio pond. This significant water feature includes a 12 foot stream spilling over a 4 foot water fall into a large pond; the movement and “music” of the water are relaxing and enjoyable.
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Whether something brings them joy or pain, when people share and engage in communities, they form bonds and relationships with others who acknowledge their situation. – Liana Evans, from post on Search Engine Watch
Last week I shared the story behind co-hosting the #leadfromwithin Tweet Chat with Lolly Daskal and the role of social media.
The theme of our #leadfromwithin Tweet Chat is Your…
