Do you ever think about wisdom? The idea recently leapt into my consciousness, and I realized that it’s not a concept that I (or anyone else) seem to think much about. What struck me is that wisdom is such an essential part of leadership, yet we rarely think of it […]
What Are You Seeking?
It’s been a tough ten days. No matter where you stand on the election, its impact goes far beyond the mere casting and counting of votes. Many people naively believe that this is just an election process and, now that it’s over, it’s time for everyone to move on. But […]
Letting Go of “Leadership”
This week I had the opportunity to experience a leadership workshop facilitated by Scott Alexander, an author, speaker and coach from Maryland. I had previously spoken to Scott on the phone (and read his book, Lead Like a Black Belt), but this was my first experience with Scott in person. […]
Seven C’s to Success©
I was recently nominated for an achievement award, and as part of the submission process I was asked to answer this question: What are my key traits that have created my success? Since “success” is a common topic of conversation, I want to share my response with you. I guess […]
It’s Never the First Answer©
If you know me, then you know I have a problem – I’m addicted to questions. I love how questions invite new learning and insights. I love the awareness that we experience through good questions. Like Albert Einstein, I believe that the search for the right question is more important […]
Only Father Knows Best©
Many of you are too young to remember Father Knows Best, starring Robert Young as Jim Anderson, the father who always did the right thing, the perfect “Dad” who always, well, knew best. Father Knows Best was one of the most beloved television series of the 1950’s and 1960’s, but […]
Inside Questions Create Internal Alignment©
One of the most critical tools of the conscious and self-reflective leader is the willingness to continually go inside for answers and learning opportunities, no matter what the circumstance, situation or perceived cause. Conscious leaders embrace internal questions, ones they repeatedly ask of themselves when things go well, when things go […]
Time Is Not Something to Be Managed©
I recently saw this quote from management guru Peter Drucker: “Until we can manage time, we can manage nothing else.” Peter Drucker is indeed a business and management thought leader, but I don’t buy it. While time is precious, too much attention has been devoted to managing time rather than […]
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