If Albert is right about that, then leading by example, although a simple enough concept carries with it a pretty big impact. Or, perhaps it is that some people have mistaken beliefs about what leading by example is really about. For example, a long time ago, I was invited to attend a lunch in the Head office executive dining room.  MORE >>

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In " Leadership and the Art of Struggle: How Great Leaders Grow through Challenge and Adversity ," author Steven Snyder argues that struggle is an innate part of leadership that should be embraced as an opportunity for breakthrough success rather than feared as a career-killer. Sustained Leadership. Is it really there?  MORE >>

I’ve been fortunate enough in my 30 year career to have been asked that question too, and after a good bit of reflection, I can break it down to 10 essential steps: Declare Your Intention to Lead  (and why)-  Before you can even start the journey, you have to WANT to do it.   LeadershipPeriod.  Take the time to do this alignment.  MORE >>

Fortunately, most of my career I’ve worked in effective corporate cultures. If I put together the best of each, here is what made those environments effective: • Leaders led by example on a consistent basis and were willing to roll up their sleeves, particularly during tight deadlines or challenging times. MORE >>