Note: This post started as a response to Rhett Laubach’s comment, but got a little lengthy.
My main argument, and the thread that’s been running through many of my posts, is that it’s the court of public opinion after the fact that confers the title of leader. I’d like to see people stop holding leadership up […]
Not love, but lead/leader/leadership/etc. or lead* for short.
We, as a nation/world, have shot our collective discussions in their metaphorical foot by using certain words as if they’re interchangeable when they’re not.
Statesman, leader and politician certainly aren’t synonymous, but they’re often used interchangeably, especially by spinmeisters.
Likewise, Board Chairmen, CEOs and other executives aren’t necessarily leaders, but […]
“Leadership is like manure, it produces the best results when spread around.”– me
Yup, I said that to a CEO with an old world belief in rigid hierarchical management because I needed to shock him into actually hearing what I was saying in order for him to recognize the need to adjust his MAP (mindset, attitude, […]
Gotcha! I see all you readers twisting your arms in order to pat yourselves on the back because you know that even though you could improve at least you’re not incompetent.
Are you sure of that?
Way back in 2000 I read about research that stuck in my mind, an unfortunate reminder to me that I’m not […]
Ah, the difficulties of being a really rotten leader in the Twenty-first Century, I’m telling you folks, it ain’t easy.
You see, to practice truly rotten leadership one needs truly immense power and that’s getting harder and harder to come by.
Popular conceptions of current lousy leaders include all politicians, including dictators, warlords and rebels, by whatever […]
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In honor of TGIF, I thought I’d pass on the story of a man who dreamed as a child, translated that dream into a vision as a man, and then acted on it.
The man is Malaysian Tony Fernandes and his childhood dream was to own an airline—but as a man he couldn’t get a license. […]
The final changes request came from Scott Allen, my favorite social media guru, over at Linked Intelligence who said, “I’d also like to see more discussion/advice on how to lead when you’re not in charge.”
OK, Scott, but before we start on the how let’s start at the beginning, as in “does it [the group involved] […]
I started responding to comments on the changes post last Friday (9/14). Today’s comment came from Miranda, who said, “Another interesting topic might be the definition of success. I know people I think are great leaders, but don’t have a lot of money or glory, which are two things most people in our society today […]
In response to the changes post Casey Ross commented, “I agree, Miki. I’ve cut back on the blogs I read b/c I feel like I read the same things on each one of them. Boring! I like the topics you’ve listed. Mix it up. A possible topic…are people born leaders or can people be taught […]
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