One of the most distinguishing factors about superior performance athletes is their capacity to rest. Yes their effort levels and dedication to their craft or sport is virtually unmatched and as a result they are repeated winners, but what is often overlooked is also their… read more»

Its true, there are a host of qualifications and skills that are necessary for good leadership to be happening in an organization, but one that I think is often overlooked is compulsion. There are things that we all understand in our heads that make sense… read more»

Any society that has been impressed by Plato or Socrates has drifted toward the Greek mindset where knowledge is king. As Westerners I think we have bought into this perspective to one degree or another and as a result it should come as no surprise… read more»

Ruts and routines are not the same, but they can both be helpful in Leadership. We all get in them, that state of functioning when action happens, but engagement is missing. Some call it a rut others a routine. In my opinion routines are fabulous… read more»

I suppose my thinking is that if I can discover how excellence was sourced, then perhaps I can play a role in creating it in others. I consider myself a life long student of the things that motivate us as people. Why people do the… read more»

Can Leadership be art? Creativity fits into art, but where does creativity fit into leadership? Have you ever experienced leadership in such a way that impacts you like art does? These may not be questions we ask every day, but they reveal an interesting discovery… read more»

If you have chosen to be a Doctor, sell Chicken sandwiches or fix cars, that's great because there are ongoing needs for those actions. However the predictability of the action and the path that gets you there has the power to paint you with a… read more»

The nature and behavior of the crowd we are speaking to, influencing and leading, affects our leadership. Some crowds respond like a herd, meaning there is a scattered presence of them but isolated movement - even sudden movement - doesn't seem to phase the group… read more»