The hallmark of a great leader

Tuesday February 15, 2011 #292  “Intellectuals solve problems; geniuses prevent them.” ~Albert Einstein Most leaders focus most of their effort, energy and intellect on being problem solvers.  While this can often be necessary and may showcase your intellect, it is...

Celebrate small victories

Thursday February 3, 2011 #289 “We must not, in trying to think about how we can make the big difference, ignore the small daily differences we can make which, over time, add up to the big differences we often cannot foresee.” ~Marian Wright Edelman...

Converting interest into passion

Tuesday January 25, 2011 #287 “I have learned that I have a passion, but my audience only has an interest.  The only way to transfer my passion to others is through action.”  ~David K Aaker Often, we find that others do not share our passion for something critical to...

Inspiring the fence-sitters

Thursday October 28, 2010 #267  “Lets put it this way: In leadership, we have the water and they are thirsty. Our responsibility as leaders is to offer clean, cool, refreshing water. The decision to drink it is theirs alone” ~David K. Aaker My good friend...

Forever a Student

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 #231 “If you are willing to be a student, your life is limitless” ~unknown Many of you are in positions of relative power and prestige.  People look to you for wisdom and guidance.  You may choose to be the ‘all knowing Oz’ and...

A better situation

Thursday, June 17, 2010 #229 “Sometimes good things fall apart, so better things can fall together.” ~Marilyn Monroe Despite our best intentions and efforts, things can and do fall apart.  It is valuable to reflect a bit and understand what caused the...