Effective leaders are 24/7 Values-Driving machines. Identifying and promoting core values is so central to the health of the organization, that leaders are constantly driving organizational values in everything they do. And they know the stakes are so high, they strive to be as effective as possible in values-installation. And that can begin by avoiding…
How to turn “There was a day” into “I have a dream”
“We may be small now, but there was a day…” “We may not have a lot of impact now, but there was a day…” “We may be struggling now, but there was a day…” When a leader begins to make these kinds of wistful, nostalgic reflections it’s a warning sign that vision has been replaced…
3 Unmistakable Indicators You’re Growing as a Leader
Updated from February 1, 2013 post Can you actually measure the effectiveness of your leadership development? Absolutely. In fact, measuring your progress is not only possible, it’s imperative. Imagine if you could somehow really tell if all the leadership books you are reading and the seminars you are attending are paying off. Without a reliable…
The 5 “Isms” of Insecure Leadership
Originally posted February 17, 2014 “A lot can happen when you have an insecure leader. None of it very good.” That wisdom from a church leader with whom I served in Canada has stayed with me for years. He was pointing out that an insecure leader will inevitably speak or act in ways that ultimately…
How Leaders Know When To Cash-in “Change Chips”
Updated from November 4, 2011 post Just before you pull the trigger on that change you want to introduce, ask yourself, “Is this worth cashing in my chips?” Leaders know that they possess a certain number of “change chips”. These chips are made up of credibility, respect, authority, good will and other essential intangible ingredients.…
