Leadership – Page 3

What (leadership) behavior bothers you the most?

March 24, 2021

I conducted a quick survey asking people what type of dysfunctional leadership behavior bothers them the most. The options were: micro-manager, dictator, controller, or yeller. The number one answer was Dictator, but not far behind was micro-manager and yeller. In my book, Leadership Qualities People Crave, I call Dictators “Demanding Dans.” They are large and in charge and want everyone … More What (leadership) behavior bothers you the most?

Friday Faith: Keep your religious life personal and separate from work

March 19, 2021

That’s a fairly popular sentiment amongst those who believe that matters of faith, spirituality, and religion don’t have a place in the workplace. But divorcing faith from the workplace is like trying to separate two pieces of paper that have been glued together. When you try to pull them apart all you have left are two … More Friday Faith: Keep your religious life personal and separate from work

The Wholeness of Brokenness

March 17, 2021

The best leaders I know have experienced brokenness at some point in their lives. They are also the most put-together people precisely because of their not-togetherness. Their brokenness has provided perspective, maturity, understanding, compassion, and grace. Their brokenness has made them real, unpretentious, approachable, and loved. There seems to be something missing in those who have not … More The Wholeness of Brokenness

The Soul of your company

March 10, 2021

Let me ask you a question: have you lost the soul of your company, or to ask it another way, has your company lost its soul? This past year has been devastating in so many ways. Companies and organizations have been gutted. Many have closed and some are just hanging on. In the aftermath of devastation, so often … More The Soul of your company

The Favor Flaw, part II

February 18, 2021

As discussed yesterday the first flaw in granting favor to our favorites is that we rarely get challenged. Secondly, we pass up talent when we fall into the favor flaw. When you pack your team with people whom you bestow favor, you run a big risk of passing up other talents present in your organization. … More The Favor Flaw, part II

The Favor Flaw, part I

February 17, 2021

Let’s face it, we as leaders have many flaws. We’re not perfect. For this reason, we need to continually be in the process of self-examination. One of our flaws is that many if not most leaders tend to give favor to those we like the most, who agree with everything we do, who kowtow to us, who … More The Favor Flaw, part I

Creating Culture on Purpose

February 10, 2021

Wherever you go, you step into a particular culture. If you go to a fast-food restaurant you will experience their culture. If you go to a high-end restaurant they will operate out of a distinctly different culture. You will find distinct cultures in retail stores, hotels, auto repair shops, grocery stores, manufacturing facilities, banks, churches, schools, homes, and families. … More Creating Culture on Purpose

Who’s your teacher?

February 3, 2021

It has been said, “When the student is ready the teacher will appear.” (source unknown) Are you that student? Are you the one who is ready to learn? If so, who will be your teacher? Who has appeared in your life that can invest in you, prod you on, speak into your life, provide guidance and input, … More Who’s your teacher?

Faith at work

January 29, 2021

Many years ago, I was in the final stages of the interview process of being hired as a Western Region Vice President for a company headquarted on the East Coast. The president and owner of the company asked, “I heard you do these religious seminars, should I be worried?” “Is that going to get in the way … More Faith at work

How feeling influences thinking

January 28, 2021