Updated from January 12, 2015 post Having just returned from a four-week, 30,000 mile global leadership tour, I have blissfully (and perhaps naively) imagined waltzing back into the office problem-free. Of course, reality was far different. Immediately I’ve been faced with problems that require leadership solutions. And as I’ve begun tackling each one, I have…
Big Decision? Who’s Holding The Key?
I’ve spent the last several weeks meeting with outstanding Global Leadership Summit (GLS) leaders around the world, giving me a front-row seat on outstanding leadership. One important principle I’ve seen over and over is that before any decision is made, these leaders make sure they know who should be making the call. They start by asking,…
For Leaders, It’s Not About Time; It’s About How You Think About Time
Updated from November 27, 2014 post As I wrap up this Global Leadership Summit “Vision Tour” here in Panama, I find myself thinking back to the hundreds of leaders with whom I’ve connected this month. From Brazil to South Africa, Australia, and on here to Panama, the passion of these leaders has certainly filled my…
Why the Big Picture is Such a Big Deal for Leaders
Updated from November 24, 2014 post One of the benefits of grabbing a few days of family time here in Australia in the midst of my month-long Vision tour, is the opportunity to step back and reclaim the “big picture”. In the daily grind of leadership it’s easy to lose focus of what really matters…
The Secret “One-Two Punch” of Effective Leadership
Updated from November 10, 2014 post I am coming away from this week’s Brisbane meetings of Global Leadership Summit (GLS) leaders from Australia and New Zealand with many lasting impressions. But none has been more impacting than to see both their passion as well as their strong sense of drive and purpose. This powerful combination…
