“Let’s speak in person about this.” If you feel the need to have somebody all in, you ask to meet with them in person. Having a sit-down discussion with a friend or advisor often provides a sense of release. I call this the “shared burden effect”. People often leave lighter as a result of these face-to-face […]
Continue ReadingThe challenge to do more and better remains ever before the leader. And leadership at the top can be a lonely endeavor. Too frequently senior leaders isolate themselves either functionally or relationally to others in the organization. Below are three self checks for you to consider in your own leadership engagement. Sharpness of Focus: Engaged leaders […]
Continue Reading“To everything – turn, turn, turn. There is a season – turn, turn, turn. And a time to every purpose under heaven.” Can you hear The Byrd’s recording of Pete Seeger’s song even now running through your head? This past weekend while Hilary and Judah were here, Kandy and I took advantage of the […]
Continue ReadingProviding directives from an unapproachable office may accomplish short term goals. It will not produce sustainable results, and will not develop thriving team members. Learning to lead without walls demands asking, seeking, and knocking. These three skills will grow the leader to develop people on task, not merely task oriented people. Ask a powerful […]
Continue ReadingFinding green pastures does not have to be elusive. Today’s post is found at HungryForMore, a site developed by my wife, Kandy. She and I collaborated on a soon to be released book. We share life lessons and applicable truths about marital unity and intimacy. Kandy’s previous work is available on her site as well. […]
Continue ReadingI had many super-heroes as a child, from Superman to Batman. One of my favorites was The Lone Ranger. He had a mask, a cool white horse named Trigger, and shot silver bullets with amazing accuracy. I can’t ride like The Lone Ranger. I have on occasion thought I could shoot silver bullets to obliterate […]
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