Nearly everything I read has something to say about leadership.  In one way or another, authors tell us:  “this is what a leaders does; this is what a leader needs to do; this is what a leader should focus on.” ” In the book I presented last Friday at our monthly event, the First Friday Book [.]. MORE >>

One of the many intelligent things that Socrates said is “An unexamined life is not worth living.” In an era when many professionals are running flat out until they crash, taking time for self. Please click the headline to read the whole story. MORE >>

I’ve featured William James, the father of American Psychology here before  (most recent, further back).  Today,  another powerful thought from him. think after you read it, reflect and the questions and take the actions I suggest, you will be glad I did. “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” MORE >>

Posted in Change Management Here’s to the crazy ones. The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently. They’re not fond of rules and they have no respect for the status quo. You can quote them, disagree with them, glorify or vilify them. Think Different. MORE >>

One of the best ways to learn leadership is from your bosses – both good and bad ones. It’s a pretty simple technique – emulate the good ones and do the opposite of the bad ones. Here’s a 10 examples of “do the opposite” lessons I’ve learned from former bad bosses: 1. The boss with a temper: the importance of staying calm under fire. How about you? MORE >>