Leadership processes for business
Leaders come in all shapes and sizes, and there are many styles of leadership. Yet, very few people are actually born to lead. Those who are, are the exceptions. But while there are literally thousands of leadership courses available, leadership can’t really be taught. Rather, it’s something that must be learned. There’s a big difference, […]
When the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, the estimated population of this country was 2.5 million spread across 13 colonies. Today, our fifty states have an estimated population of 319 million, and 2.5 million is about equal to the population of Chicago. Amazing, isn’t it. And it all started because a bunch […]
Memorial Day. A holiday conceived to solemnly commemorate fallen soldiers that has been transmuted over time to also celebrate the kick off to summer, first barbeque of the season, one of the biggest sales weekends of the year, and of course, countless numbers of graduations. Funny how a day steeped in tribute, ceremony and heroism […]
You don’t know it all and you’re not ashamed to admit it. That’s good. It provides you with both opportunity, and a decided advantage over those leaders who claim to know it all. They don’t, you know. They just have ego problems. You don’t. You remain humble. You know the way to succeed is to […]
As children, we believed our superheroes were invulnerable. As adults, we think our leaders are. Made of steel. Larger than life. Superheroes that can do no wrong. But these are just perceptions, and not reality. Our superheroes were vulnerable. They had flaws: Superman’s powers were no match for kryptonite, which rendered him […]
Traditionally, holiday time is when we wind down, relax and gather the energy to forge ahead into what will hopefully be a good and prosperous new year. While many are excited about the possibilities that lie ahead, other just plain get the ‘willies.’ Do I have the wherewithal to accomplish everything I want […]
“Curiosity killed the cat, and satisfaction brought him back.” – Eugene O’Neill Curiosity may have killed the cat, but for us less furry creatures, we know that while it may get us into trouble, it also opens doors, expands our horizons, and may allow us to discover opportunities that would otherwise remain hidden. But […]
Sometimes the best business tips come from unexpected sources. Like “Alice in Wonderland.” To me, Alice takes the cake. Lewis Carroll wrote it in 1865. Adored by children – and adults – it’s themes are as valid today as they were back then. And, beyond its seemingly nonsensical story, it provides some pretty down to […]
I believe in positive thinking. I learned early on in life that most people spent far too much time dwelling on the negative and very little time on what’s a positive. Since most negativity is the result of false assumptions based on past experience or ‘programming,’ I decided I didn’t want to be there. It […]
We were watching an old movie the other night and my mind triggered to all those we’ve come to know as dynamic duos – and what their lives may have been like had they not had each other. Whether pure fiction or fictionalized versions of themselves, together, they sparked pure genius. Can you imagine […]