A scenario for you.  You spot a problem within your organization.  How do handle it?   You could call in the relevant staff members and say, “Here’s a problem.  Here’s how I’d like you to fix it.”  Or you could take another approach.  You could gather your team and ask questions:  “Do you feel like we’re successful in this area? ...... >Read More

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How do you make sure to choose great people for your leadership team?  I’ve asked myself that question many times, and I always come back to the same four qualities suggested by Tim Elmore.* A candidate might have a fantastic resume, an impressive education, or decades of experience.  But if I can’t answer the following four questions with...... >Read More

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Sometimes colleague say to me, “Here’s my list of projects.  How can I possibly get all this done?”  My answer?  Be a bulldozer. Of course, there are several ways you could interpret that.  A bulldozer is an incredibly powerful piece of machinery.   It has the capacity to shift a huge load from point A to point B.  If something is...... >Read More

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Over the years, I’ve noticed that it's a constant struggle for high-profile leaders to maintain a good marriage.  I’m no exception.  I’m busy.  I come home tired.  People criticize me.  My wife Debbie absorbs all that in different ways.  It’s a lot for her, and for us, to handle. Without vision, an organization suffers.  I’ve...... >Read More

Tags: commitment, communication, healthy marriage, leadership, marriage, priorities, protecting your marriage, resolving conflict, vision

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I’m a driven individual. I’m passionate and single-minded about what I do. When I look at the organization I’m responsible to lead, I want us to be the best we can possibly be. I want us to do the right things, the right way. I like to be right. Sometimes being right is wrong. This is a lesson I’ve learned... >Read More

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