Eighteen months ago, I posted the question “ What’s The First Leadership Book You Would Give To a New Manager ?” within the discussion forum for the LinkedIn group Linked 2 Leadership. That question generated 603 comments and 690 recommendations. Some people suggested more than one book. Covey and John C. Maxwell · Kenneth H. MORE >>

 . We are all familiar with leaders who have knowledge. Knowing about the technical side of things, the “book smarts” kind of knowledge, are good things for getting along in the world. Wisdom shows itself in behaviors that are moral, ethical, kind, forgiving, and understanding. There are no high speed highways to becoming wise. Deeply. MORE >>

“If you don’t want to go to Plan B, have a good Plan A.”  Alex, on Nikita “I love it when a plan comes together.” ” Colonel Jon “Hannibal” Smith, The A-Team ——— Here’s Chapter Eight of Toy Box Leadership:  Leadership Lessons from the Toys You Loved as a Child by Ron Hunter Jr. & Michael E. [.]. MORE >>

A key premise behind Six Disciplines has been to help people and their organizations develop a process for planning and execution. The desired end result is different for each of our clients, but it's usually centered on growth, higher productivity, improved profitability and greater overall goal accomplishment. The results speak for themselves. MORE >>

As part of our ongoing efforts to expand our global network, we are honored to have Villanova University as a new partner and guest blogger. Make sure you check out their contact details at the end of the post! Can you remember the excitement of getting together with your childhood friends to set up a lemonade stand? Have a Positive Attitude. MORE >>