Author Archive

Just a Guy Off the Street: a Lesson in Leadership

“How you respond to the challenge in the second half will determine what you become after the game, whether you are a winner or a loser.”          Lou Holtz “In the realm of ideas, everything depends on enthusiasm. … Continue reading

The Mindset of the Class of 2015

“I want to change the pop world one sequin at a time. Artists tend to take themselves way too seriously and don’t enjoy the fun of making an impact on culture. I just have a good time and sequins represent … Continue reading

Failed Leadership

“There are many elements to a campaign. Leadership is number one. Everything else is number two.” Bernd Brecher  “At a time when leadership is more crucial than ever to our very survival, there is a shortage of qualified people to lead … Continue reading

Is a Humble Leader Possible?

“There is no smaller package in the world than a man wrapped up in himself.” William Sloan Coffin  “First pride, then the crash. The bigger the ego the harder the fall.” Proverbs 16.18, The Message  _________________________ The typical leadership discussion … Continue reading

Season of Our Discontent

“Content makes poor men rich, Discontent makes rich men poor.” Ben Franklin “Better a handful of dry dates and content therewith than to own the Gate of Peacocks and be kicked in the eye by a broody camel.” Arabian Proverb … Continue reading

Trafficking in Unlived Truths

“The main ingredient of good leadership is good character. This is because leadership involves conduct and conduct is determined by values.” Gen. (Ret.) H. Norman Schwarzkopf  “So (David) shepherded them according to the integrity of his heart; and guided them … Continue reading

Leadership vs. Management

For some time there has been an ongoing discussion as to the differences between leadership and management. Where does management stop and leadership begin? In this interview with Seth Godin, he differentiates between leadership and management. [vimeo http://vimeo.com/20290657] So, are … Continue reading

Crisis in Credibility

“Integrity is like virginity — once you lose it, it’s gone for good…. No officer should ever be in a position where he or she fears the truth.” Capt. Andrew Entwistle, U.S. Army “To be persuasive, we must be believable. To … Continue reading

On Target Leadership

“In order to be a leader a man must have followers. And to have followers, a man must have their confidence. Hence the supreme quality of a leader is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter … Continue reading

Intentional Leadership

“If you wish to enrich days, plant flowers; if you wish to enrich years, plant trees; if you wish to enrich eternity, plant ideals in the lives of others.” S. Truett Cathy, founder Chick-fil-A ” …and there arose another generation … Continue reading