Airbrushes, Avatars and Authenticity: Leading Without Misleading

Posted on August 25, 2010 by Paul Andrew

If you were to look at many leaders today, you’d think that they were superheroes. Unblemished. Never afraid. Superpowers. Boundless energy. And performing with a perfect record… But this is not reality. And it is not anywhere near being helpful. In fact, it’s misleading. I believe that today’s leader must wrestle with who they truly [...]

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Leaders Gain From The Pain

Posted on August 18, 2010 by Ken Jones

Life is a series of experiences, each one of which makes us bigger, even though it is hard to realize this. For the world was built to develop character, and we must learn that the setbacks and griefs which we endure help us in our marching onward. ~ Henry Ford Getting Back In the Saddle [...]

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Leading Through Laughter

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Andy Uskavitch

Walt Disney once said, “When the subject permits, we let fly with all the satire and gags at our command. Laughter is no enemy to learning.” There’s nothing wrong with humor in leadership.  It’s common to hear leaders say that they won’t be taken seriously if they use humor in their leadership role.  If you [...]

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Servanthood, Soccer Moms & High School Students

Posted on July 16, 2010 by Ken Jones

What does it take to create a world where people work well together; where true leadership reigns; where things get done with a smile? It takes servanthood. In “The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader,” author  John Maxwell identifies Quality #19 as servanthood.  The book presents five characteristics of a leader who embodies the quality of [...]

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Leadership and Soft Skills Training ROI?

Posted on June 28, 2010 by Anthony Roberts

When looking into increasing the skill level, awareness, and behavioral practices of leaders, organizations need to be able to weigh the costs against the benefits of any training program in which they invest. But how does one determine the financial return on investment (ROI) of leadership and soft skills training? A Broad View Organizations must look [...]

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