Inability to make decisions is one of the principal reasons executives fail. Deficiency in decision-making ranks much higher than lack of specific knowledge or technical know-how as an indicator of leadership failure. John C. Maxwell How many times have...
Today I will be exploring the final aspect of the definition of a leader. As we have seen over the past couple articles, having a comprehensive definition of leadership is a multifaceted, layered process that includes a variety of...
In an effort to define an integrated definition of leadership I’ve explored the layered definition of leadership and compared it to the research findings to the self-based evaluations that I have taken over time. Winston and Patterson (2006) “uncovered...
In an effort to define an integrated definition of leadership I’ve explored the layered definition of leadership and compared it to the research findings to the self-based evaluations that I have taken over time. Winston and Patterson (2006) “uncovered...
“Growth is the great separator between those who succeed and those who do not. When I see a person beginning to separate themselves from the pack, it’s almost always due to personal growth.” John C. Maxwell Identifying and developing...
I spent some time investigating the leadership attributes for self-managing teams and exploring the need for developing trust within a group. I explored the research conducted of a study of 300 self-managed teams at a large manufacturing plant of...
I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion. Alexander the Great There is an ongoing debate about whether leaders are born or...
Success is achieved by developing our strengths, not by eliminating our weaknesses. Marilyn vos Savant Few things in life can be as frustrating as not knowing your strengths, and having them developed. I vividly remember the painstaking process of discovering...
“Great thoughts speak only to the thoughtful mind, but great actions speak to all mankind.” Theodore Roosevelt Have you ever wondered why you’ve struggled with accomplishing goals? It doesn’t matter whether it’s your weight loss, relationship status, or financial...
“Most of the successful people I’ve known are the ones who do more listening than talking.” Bernard Baruch We’ve all experienced the impact of someone not listening at some point. Whether it’s a husband who won’t listen to his...