As a leader, you must be able to start things. You must be able to complete things. And, more often than you’d think, sometimes you have to put an end to things. To take your leadership to the next level, you may need the courage to kill off a good idea. But how can you…
How To Quit Hoping You’re An Authentic Leader, and Actually Become One
This article is part of my Global Leadership series; Insights from more than a decade of leadership training around the world… What does it mean to be an authentic servant leader? It means putting the needs of everyone else ahead of your own interests. And while such selflessness can be easy to say, it can…
How To Grow in Leadership Effectiveness by Embracing Your Fear Factor
Whoever coined the phrase “fearless leader” must not have been a leader. Because “fear” and “leadership” go together hand in hand. Talk to any effective leader and they will tell you that fear has been a lifelong companion on their leadership journey. Anytime you push the envelope, launch a new initiative, or stake out new territory, you…
3 Leadership Truths That Can Turn “Fearless” into “Courageous”
The idea of the “fearless leader” owes more to myth than it does to leadership reality. The goal is not to be fearless, the goal is to be courageous. There’s a world of difference. A fascinating conversation I had with a professional athlete painted a vivid picture of this. During my college days, I supported…
How To Develop The Courage To Lead In Challenging Times
In today’s turbulent times, leaders are being called upon to lead with more courage than ever before. But how can you lead courageously, when you’re just not feeling particularly brave? One glance at the ongoing crisis in eastern Europe reveals inspiring examples of courageous leadership in action. But while most leaders will never be called…
