I enjoy photography. I'm far from being really good at it, but I like the process of focusing, finding the right subject, trying different angles, refining pictures, and enjoying the results. Yet, there is also the frustration when I thought I had everything "just right" and the picture ends up being out of focus, or focused on the wrong thing. As a leader, have you ever found yourself focusing on the wrong thing? Is your focus where it should be? Continue reading »

Most leaders dislike the idea of being vulnerable because it makes them think people will perceive them as weak and inept. In fact, the online Oxford Dictionary defines vulnerable as: "exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally."

But wait, isn’t that also the definition of courage? Continue reading »

Many of what is written about leadership has to do with the competencies, tasks, and skills you need as a leader. With leading with your head. And being an effective leaders includes all of it.

Yet, what really makes you an effective leader is how you listen to your heart and lead with your heart. . . Continue reading »

In a world growing more complex by the minute, is simplicity the new most elusive and valuable commodity? Continue reading »