If you surveyed all of your friends, co-workers, and neighbors and asked them which characteristics they most looked for in someone they were willing to follow, what do you think they would say? James Kouzes and Barry Posner have asked this question for years,...
Have you ever asked yourself, "What would it take to become an expert in my field?" The thought of being an expert is appealing, but the pathway to get there may not be. Earl Nightingale once said, "If a person will spend one hour a day on the same subject for five...
Personal growth is no doubt essential to reaching your full potential. And the beginnings of personal growth require the skill of learning. But learning is not just any skill...it's the master skill. Leadership experts Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner observe: Learning is...
Ichak Adizes once wrote, "It is difficult to change organizations. It is like tending the gardens. When you relax, the culture goes back to the weeds." That statement describes what Hans Finzel calls "The Law of the Boomerang Effect." It's the idea that everything...
Jim Kouzes and Barry Posner's provide some outstanding insight in their book, The Truth About Leadership: The No-Fads, Heart-of-the-Matter Facts You Need to Know. Kouzes and Posner have studied leadership for three decades and have written some of the most...
As we wrap up 2010, I thought I would post my top 12 most popular blog articles from this year (thanks for the idea Mark Howell): 1. Dave Ramsey's Organizational Culture 2. Four People Needed on Every Team 3. Coaching for Performance: The GROW Model 4. Six...
"Doing" or "Developing." Leaders today are faced with this tension nearly every day. On one end of the spectrum is the need to "do" ministry. Personality types that are highly driven often pride themselves in their ability to deliver the goods at a pretty remarkable...
Discipline probably isn't your favorite topic. It's not mine either. I have areas of my life where discipline is really tough. You probably do too. And in the life of a leader, discipline not only impacts you, it impacts everyone you lead. So, here are five truths...
If you've been in leadership circles for long, you're familiar with the phrase, "Play to your strengths." I believe it completely! It makes all the difference in the world when it comes to delivering sustainable results and cultivating long-term employee satisfaction....