When I ask others what they think a leader is, they have lots of different responses. However, there is one that always inspires me: “A leader is someone I can believe in” When we believe in a leader, it shows they are doing something – or a lot of “somethings” – right. What behaviors do they exhibit that cause us to believe? MORE >>

A couple years ago there was a consistent problem in one of our areas of ministry. It was something which I would have quickly addressed, but no one brought it to my attention. Through my normal pattern of discovery I encountered the problem, brought the right people together, we addressed the problem and moved forward. End of story. MORE >>

Laws serve as minimum standards for society, but responsible leadership requires that we go well beyond those minimum standards. As the leaders who will help shape the future of our businesses and our societies through small actions and big decisions, we need a global sense of responsibility. MORE >>

Insecure people who won’t try are frustrating. Insecurity stagnates. Confidence Confidence explodes outward, fear implodes. There’s little success or progress apart from personal confidence. The problem of confidence: You cannot make others feel confident. Security and insecurity are functions of the self. The power of [.]. MORE >>

Guest post by Great Leadership regular contributor Beth Armknecht Miller: The Top 5 Leadership Mistakes: which one would your team members say you make? Both new and experienced manager/leaders can make these top five mistakes; which one is your Achilles heel? And what is your plan to improve? Focusing on the Urgent and not the Important. MORE >>