I’ve had the privilege of having some very “generous” leaders in my life. They people have invested into my development, they’ve invested in my cause, and they’ve gone above and beyond to see me succeed, sometimes to the detriment of their own organizations. I could tell story after story of generous people that have come …
I met one of my favorite leaders while he was in college. I saw in him some qualities that he seemed too young to possess. How did he learn what he seemed to do so naturally? In his senior year I worked closely with him and saw that he not only was a very natural …
I was watching the movie “Invictus” (2009) the other day on a flight. It tells a great story of South Africa, of Nelson Mandela and of a nation changing. There’s a scene where Mandela, played by Morgan Freeman, is having a conversation with the captain of the Springbok Rugby team, Francois Pienaar, played by Matt …
There is never a time when a leader is not on display, being watched, and maybe, being judged. People gain confidence from watching leaders lead, or they get discouraged, even fearful, when the leader thinks they are “off duty”. So, what do people see when they see you? There is a simple habit that is …
I have been processing the excuses I favor the most, the ones I find myself using over and over. They seldom work… Someone wants me to do something and I immediately respond…”I’m too busy”. Yes, we all have stuff to do, but we also have a choice. Maybe the more honest response would be “I …