Why is it that even the most inspiring visions sometimes . . . fizzle? It’s because excellence and true leadership are really, really hard. It’s like Fighting Gravity. Gravity – normalness – pulls at us every day. Try to escape gravity by pulling away from the “norm” to do something “special,” “unique,” and “exceptional?” Gravity tries to pull you back down. “Who are … [Read more...] about Fighting Gravity
Leadership
The Mind of a CEO
Are you a CEO or senior leader in your organization? What’s on your mind? My guess, with all due respect, is that there is a lot of junk in there. Here is what I suggest should be on your mind. 1. Future Picture. What would the world look like if you were accomplishing your mission 100X more than you are now, and what does your organization need to look like … [Read more...] about The Mind of a CEO
Chess or Checkers?
They are played on the same board, but the two games could not be more different. The rules for checkers are straight-forward and easy to learn. The same rules apply to each piece on the board. Chess has many more rules and there are different rules about how many of the pieces can move. The key in being a successful chess player is to understand the “interdependence” of … [Read more...] about Chess or Checkers?
The Coming Revolution
It’s been coming for more than five hundred years and it has reached many organizations already. If it has not reached yours yet – then maybe you need to start the revolution. It’s the overthrow of Hero Leadership. The revolution has its roots as far back as the Protestant Reformation in the 1500s. Part of the "reforms" involved people saying they deserved direct access to … [Read more...] about The Coming Revolution
Professional Development Check-Up
#1 – Do you have a written professional development plan? #2 – Do you update it at least annually? #3 – Does your plan include specific measurable learning goals that you are committed to achieving during the coming year? #4 – Does your plan include developmental opportunities that you are actually looking forward to? #5 – Do you have a method of regularly collecting … [Read more...] about Professional Development Check-Up