No word has created more buzz in leadership circles in recent years than the word “authenticity.” Everyone talks about being an authentic leader. Everyone wants to be an authentic leader. The problem is, it can be hard to nail down a workable definition for what it means to truly be authentic. But a recent, somewhat…
3 Times A Leader Should Announce, “I QUIT!”
“A leader never quits!” From the moment we take our first baby-steps in leadership, this anti-quitting sentiment is drilled into our heads. But an episode that unfolded in my days as executive pastor in a large church jolted me into realizing that this axiom is simply not always true. Sometimes, leaders must have the courage…
Why Leaders Should Never Simply Stick with “What They’re Good At”
Two happenings took place last week which not only created quite a stir in literary circles, but which also provided a powerful lesson in leadership. The first happening was the long-awaited release of J.K. Rowling’s first book in five years. The book, titled The Casual Vacancy, is aimed at adults and is her first book…
3 Vital Leadership Truths in Humility I Learned…from a Place Kicker
On September 22, 2012, a moment took place at a Canadian Football League game that provided a textbook leadership lesson. And it had nothing to do with the game itself. It took place in the locker room of the British Columbia Lions moments after their game against the Edmonton Eskimos. In the late stages of…
4 Changing Reasons I Now Attend the Global Leadership Summit
It probably comes as no surprise to you to learn that I have attended the Global Leadership Summit every year for many, many years. But in recent years I have found that my reasons for needing to be at the Summit have been changing. Instead of focusing solely on my own need for personal development,…
