Countdown to 250: Managing the Conflict
To be prepared for war is one of the most effective means of preserving peace. George Washington *This Countdown to 250 series will examine the powerful role that early American Revolutionary leaders played in the 18th century—and the impact they can have on 21st century leadership development. As the 250th (“semiquincentennial”) anniversary of the U.S. […]
Countdown to 250: Leading & Mentoring
Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn. Benjamin Franklin *This Countdown to 250 series will examine the powerful role that early American Revolutionary leaders played in the 18th century—and the impact they can have on 21st century leadership development. As the 250th (“semiquincentennial”) anniversary of the […]
Countdown to 250: Leadership & Listening
Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak; courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen. Winston Churchill *This Countdown to 250 series will examine the powerful role that early American Revolutionary leaders played in the 18th century—and the impact they can have on 21st century leadership development. As the […]
Hall of Fame Leadership
The spring tradition that moves into summer is in full swing: people of all ages are playing baseball. Interestingly, whether the participants are children at a community center or veteran players at professional ballparks, each of them start their season with a return to the basics. And, if those fundamental skills are reinforced regularly and […]
Relational Equity—Your Greatest Asset
“You will only be able to reach your potential—regardless of your profession or chosen path—when you learn to connect with other people.” John Maxwell Recently we were asked by an up-and-coming leader in his industry to share our top piece of advice—something he could apply to his life, both personally and professionally. The question didn’t […]
Creating Life Balance
The key to keeping your balance is knowing when you’ve lost it. Anonymous Mike Johnson’s story is unfortunately too familiar. He’d been elevated to the CEO position after years of hard work, thinking to himself that some point soon his fast-paced lifestyle would eventually ease up. It didn’t. In fact, the demands of his professional life, […]
What’s So Good About Great?
“The zest for attaining something better and passing that on to others also fuels productivity and profitability.” The LEADing Edge: 9 Strategies for Improving Internal and Intentional Leadership What distinguishes a great leader from a good one? And is great really that important—after all, what’s wrong with good when bad might be the only alternative? […]
Recommended Summer Reads
Many individuals look for good books to read over the summer, and leaders often ask us about what we’d recommend among the multitude of resources available so they can increase their professional impact. Needless to say, we always have plenty of suggestions for them. We’d love to share some with you as well—but first, consider […]