Compassionate Accountability, Leadership, Leadership Communication, LOD, Providers, Team Leaders, Trainers
New Year Admonitions For Politicians: Five Tips From Beyond Drama
Although I have concerns about some of the candidates running for president, my gravest fear is around the polarized ideology, adversarial politics, and dysfunctional relationships everywhere you look. Drama abounds. How can we possibly tackle issues like world food supply, terrorism, or climate change when our politicians are more concerned with self-justification and gamesmanship? Here are my top five bits of advice for politicians, taken from the pages of Beyond Drama. Read More
ComCorps, Compassionate Accountability, Decision Makers, Leadership, PCM, Providers, Team Leaders, Trainers
The Authentic Leader’s Secret Weapon: Emotional Motives
Persons who identify, disclose, and experience emotional motives can engage in healthy problem-solving, transparent relationships, and effective resolution of problems. Leaders who master this art can develop deeper levels of authenticity. Read More
Compassionate Accountability, Decision Makers, Leadership, Providers, Speaking
Three Counter-Cultural Leadership Lessons From Pope Francis
The Pope's recent visit to the United States may have been disappointing for those expecting a rock star. His philosophy and approach are not how we typically characterize top leaders in our American culture. Regardless of your faith, nationality, or position, Pope Francis' counter-cultural message has leadership lessons for all of us. Read More
ComCorps, Decision Makers, Leadership, PCM, Providers, Team Leaders, Trainers
Which Candidate Should You Pick? Look for Personality Agility
What makes a great leader? What essential skills will make a leader successful? What is the best leadership personality? Because we are in the business of developing great leaders, we frequently get asked these questions. Here’s what we do, and what we are learning. Read More
Compassionate Accountability, Providers, Speaking, Trainers
Five Trainer Habits That Separate the Best From the Rest
It takes a certain set of attributes to be a good trainer. Comfort in front of people, knowledge of the subject matter, experience, a passion for learning, interest in people. I’ve worked with hundreds of trainers who have these attributes and still aren’t great at what they do. Regardless of what field they are in or what they are training, the most exceptional trainers I’ve met share these five qualities. Read More