HONESTY WISDOM & LEADERSHIP

Honesty, Wisdom & Leadership

“Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.”  ~Thomas Jefferson   Being a leader means you must constantly work at acquiring both wisdom and experience throughout your career if you are to help others achieve success. That said… Let’s first define wisdom which is simply, “the state of being wise.”   Following that path…

Why Are Some Leaders Failing - 2

Why Are Some Leaders Failing?

“The tragedy of life is often not in our failure, but rather in our complacency; not in our doing too much, but rather in our doing too little; not in our living above our ability, but rather in our living below our capacities.”  ~ Benjamin E. Mays   A few years ago, I wrote a…

7 REASONS WHY HIRING GREAT LEADERS IS LIKE FOR GOLD MINING

7 Reasons Why Hiring Great Leaders Is Like Mining For Gold

“All creation is a mine, and every man is a miner.” ~ Abraham Lincoln   A while back, I was working with a group of leaders from a gold mining company to help them strengthen their Coaching Skills. Towards the end of the week I had an opportunity to tour the mine. My guide Jesse…

ARE YOU BEING A GOOD LEADER OR AN EXTRAORDINARY ONE

Are You Being a Good Leader or an Extraordinary One?

“Extraordinary leaders are those who continuously push beyond their comfort zones of what is common, known, and safe, while inspiring others to do the same!”  ~ Joe Contrera   The difference between a good leader and an extraordinary leader is very clear in the minds of their people. Sometimes it is not so clear in the…

FAUX PAS #10 - BEING A JACKASS

Leadership Faux Pas #10 – Being a Jackass!

“It sure did kick up some excitement in the Senate when one Senator called the other Senators ‘sons of Wild jackasses.’ Well, if you thought it made the Senators hot, you wait till you see what happens when the jackasses hear how they have been slandered.” ~Will Rogers I think it is fair to say…

ARE YOU A LEADER

Are You a Leader or a Glorified Individual Contributor (GIC)?

No one ever said that being a leader was going to be easy. In fact, I believe that being an effective leader is one of the greatest challenges one can face in their lifetime. Why? Because it requires a fundamental shift in how you perceive your work and how you go about getting things done. As…

Leadership Arrogance

Leadership Arrogance: Are You A Monkey’s Uncle?

“Arrogance is the surest path to failure.” ~ William Butler Yeats Leadership Arrogance: Are You A Monkey’s Uncle? Leadership Arrogance can destroy you, your team, and a whole lot more! A while ago I received a third unsolicited email from a “leader” in my industry. I have never met this person, don’t know them, and…