Category Archives: Leadership Articles

Without a doubt, good questions lead to personal improvements. That’s because they bring to the surface important understandings and neglected insights. They push our buttons to pause, and consider. For leaders, a good question helps us reevaluate ourselves and our … Continue reading →

It’s certainly true you can look at leadership from a lot of different angles. So at this magnificent time of the year, in deference to the spirit of Christmas, I’d like to consider leadership in the light of the holiday … Continue reading →

There’s a nonprofit organization I’m particularly fond of that’s facing a leadership crisis. After many years of success, healthy membership and participation, it’s now in a period of decline. Some would say it’s a recent occurrence, but I’d suggest the … Continue reading →

So I asked a large group of leaders, “How many of your organizations are interested in leadership development?” Nearly every hand in the room went up. Put your hands down. Then, I asked, “How many of your organizations are committed … Continue reading →

“People tell me they don’t have time to work on their development as a leader (or for that matter, the development of their subordinates either).” Always chasing fires. Running at a hectic pace. Always pulled away. “If I could spend … Continue reading →

“I‘ve never developed a relationship with a mentor who took an interest in my career.” Those words express the views of many of the participants in my most recent leadership study – lamenting they’ve never had a significant mentor at … Continue reading →

A recent experience at the coffee shop made me think about leadership in a new way … and gave me some ideas on how to introduce my newest research – ‘The Limiting Factors Leadership Study.’ Stick with me for a … Continue reading →

One of the more interesting findings from my leadership research is the fact that a significantly greater number of leaders see themselves needing information on how to develop their own potential than they do in developing others. But why? Why … Continue reading →

I know many of us often start a new year with a list of resolutions … or, at a minimum … we’ve at least considered some things we’d like to see changed, or different, or accomplished, in the coming days, … Continue reading →

Last month I was encouraging you to develop your own “language” – a unique way to talk about your work that would salt the ambition of your employees to achieve your mission. When leaders carefully craft these messages, considering the … Continue reading →