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Most of you probably don’t remember, but a while ago I asked readers for help coming up with a new tag line. That was actually the second time I tried tapping my readership for help.
During the time I’ve been mulling your responses and advice (thanks Dave!) my blog was totally redesigned—no more road.
Today, for whatever reason, the tag has been boiling, instead of at a low simmer on the back burner, and what popped into my head was YOUR leadership breakthrough, which, while not terrible, didn’t really light fires, although it goes well with the new design.
I kept re-reading what …read more

One of the most popular series of articles at Leadership Turn was written shortly before I came. It’s about styles of learning and how they apply to you, your colleagues, your team and your kids. Written by my editor, Mary Jo Manzanares, they are well worth your time. In fact, you’ll find it useful to review them from time to time, it’s the kind of information that gets pushed to the side, but pays large dividends when kept in the active file.
For those of you who deal with products in one way or another, here’s an interesting interview with Alberto …read more

Six weeks ago I started Seize Your Leadership Day; each post had info and links to resources or articles I felt would interest/be or use to you.
Based on your reaction to date, it’s been of little use to you—a giant yawn.
So I thought I’d ask you directly, do you like the feature?
If so, is the content I find of use to you or does it need refining?
If not, what would you like to see here on Saturdays?
Please don’t be shy. The worst thing for any blogger is to ask for guidance from readers and not get any. Makes us wonder …read more

Today I’d like to thank you, all of you. You are what make writing Leadership Turn worthwhile—even though you aren’t as chatty as the Prison Break readers.
But today is the day; today I’m asking you to get chatting and tell me what you want from Leadership Turn in 2009.
What features do you like? Which do you hate? What would you like me to do differently?
Do you like Tuesday’s Ducks In A Row? Thursday’s Leadership’s Future focus on education and leading kids? What about CandidProf? Do you want to hear more from him?
Are the multiple links in the new Seize Your …read more

Egoship. I doubt that I coined the term, but I did think of it independently. It’s been popping into my head for a number of years now as I read stories of astronomical pay packages for business leaders.
It didn’t take a business guru to start noticing that along with those salaries seemed to come an ermine cloak, although some were sable and others only mink, and the egos that went with them.
And considering what’s happening, things aren’t changing as much as you’d think—or like.
“Six top money managers of Harvard University’s endowment, which has lost $8.1 billion since the summer, …read more

Another Saturday and another collection of useful links for you.
Just remember to disregard anything you find that suggests that the skills and attitudes discussed are only for the anointed few and not for all of you to use as appropriate.
First up is a new site from the Washington Post and Harvard Business called The Intelligent Leader. It has some great content, including a diverse group of video interview opinions and commentary on leadership.
Next is something I’ve never heard of, which means I’m more out of the loop than I often think I am or the organization really is a bit …read more

The level of accountability finger-pointing in the fiscal world accelerated steeply with the crash of the giant, 20 year-old Ponzi scheme orchestrated by Bernard Madoff. Financial experts are seeking to lay the blame/responsibility for this current financial crisis on regulators, but, as with derivatives, there were warning signs that could—should—have been read by the financially savvy.
Unlike other Wall Street wizards, it is almost certain that Madoff will be jailed, but most will walk away to plum new jobs far richer than they were and accelerate their status as role models to our youth.
Excuses will be made for them; those embarrassed …read more

I’ve never been a big believer in the cult of individual leadership, a subject brilliantly discussed at Managing Leadership.The current economic meltdown is brought to you by the same folks who have been lauded for years for their extraordinary leadership.
Nor do I believe that leadership is positional; true leadership is found at all levels—it comes forward and makes itself felt when need arises.
Of course, that rarely happens, since most organizations subscribe to the tenets of individual and positional leadership.
CEOs are praised for their brilliant leadership during good times and condemned for not producing the same results in economic downturns.
Worse, their …read more

Post from Leadership Turn
As long-term readers know, I’ve changed both the tagline and design of Leadership Turn since I took it over last year—unfortunately, I couldn’t change the name. I say that because neither I, nor anyone I’ve discussed it with, can figure out what it’s supposed to mean. But that’s OK, the world of blog names runs the gamut and mine happens to lean to the esoteric side of the scale.
Currently, the tagline is “Leaders DO—and it’s your turn.” I came up with that when I moved the blog away from classic leadership content and more to a …read more