Have you had to deal with people who just seem unable to make up their mind— those who need to have as much information as possible before they are able to make a decision? There is a descriptor that is often used for those individuals: they have “paralysis by analysis”.…
A Lesson from Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield – Leading the Way
One of the better books ostensibly about leadership I have read this year is Chris Hadfield’s An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth (Random House, 2013). I didn’t start in on it with the expectation that it would enhance my own leadership, but as I often do during “down times,”…
Why Communications Matters
Interpersonal communications is a huge part of leadership. Being able to get your message across, whether it’s a simple instruction or it’s a more complex expectation, it is very important. Some believe that being a good leader means having to get things done in the quickest most efficient way, not…
Are Your Values Who You Are Related To?
There is a myriad of books, articles and posts about the meaning of leadership. If you were to ask a group of individuals to define leadership, I know you would get a mixture of definitions. I recently asked a group this very question and the answers were all over the…
What is a Leader Without Followers? Part II / The Dawning of a New Perspective….
Two weeks ago I posted about how prior to August 2014, my leadership role was pretty straight forward. I had worked out the meaning of leadership in the position I held. I had returned to school to figure it out, and had taken The Leadership Challenge workshop and facilitator’s training…