As I continue to reflect on the topic of Leadership I am drawn again to the idea of what Leadership is at its core and how this relates to any and all of us. There is a misconception that to be a leader you need a title such as manager,…
Leading and Learning
Sasha Libolt, in a recent LinkedIn Pulse post asks the question, “How do you lead when your team is smarter than you?” This is a great question and one that can trip up a lot of managers. In her post Sasha provided three points: admit what you don’t know; know…
Leadership – Is it Born or Made?
Last week I wrote about the definition of Leadership, where that definition comes from, and who defines it. Another of the “great” leadership questions over the years has been whether leaders are made, or born. Are some people born with natural leadership traits or is it something we can learn?…
What is leadership, anyway?
What is leadership, anyway? What is your definition of leadership? There are as many definitions for “leadership” as there are individuals defining it. Some of the big names in leadership circles have created definitions and theories that have met their own needs and circumstances, which to me is legitimate. Steven…
What do you Control?
I’m sitting in the waiting room at the car dealership while my vehicle is being serviced. It’s going to be a few hours and since I live outside their catchment area for a courtesy drop off /pick up, I’m held captive. As I sit here I can’t help think of…