I have written several blog posts about the differences between leading people and managing things. This post is a summary of the series where we highlight our conclusion that BOTH leadership AND management are necessary to produce healthy and thriving organizations. Continue →
Do You Focus on Efficiency or Effectiveness?
Boy, did I “open a can of worms”! At a recent family dinner, I posed a question for some fun discussion. I challenged everyone to come up with word pairs that are almost always said together, and they have the word “and” between the two words. Continue →
Participative Management Yields Powerful Results
Have you ever noticed when you read or hear something, you may learn some interesting information or knowledge, but when you experience something, you gain understanding? How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. Proverbs 16:16 ESV Continue →
Do You Lead Followers or Leaders?
Prior to October 1989, I thought that I was rocking along pretty well, leading my successful business. I had even served in leadership roles at several non-profit organizations. I didn't know it at the time, but I was missing one crucial component for effective leadership! Continue →
Use Leadership Math to Multiply Your Effectiveness
Have you ever noticed when organizations are in trouble, they naturally turn to find new leadership? How often have you seen a sports franchise try to turn things around by hiring a new head coach? Continue →
Learn the Two R’s of Effective Leadership
Early in my career, I began looking for information to help me improve my leadership. I knew there was more to leading a company than just occupying the corner office and signing paychecks. Continue →
Who Are Your Leadership Role Models?
Have you ever thought about your role models and what they are teaching you? Once I started thinking about it, I have had a lot of people in my life, in addition to my dad, who were good role models for me. Continue →
What Type of Manager are You?
Throughout my entire life, I have always been asked to lead. You are probably thinking, “so what?” Here is the interesting part - I never sought out a leadership role in anything. And I think I understand why. Continue →
Effective Leaders Wear Two Hats
Going back to when I was young boy and over the years, I have observed that my bent, or bias was toward building relationships (leading). Continue →
Why Some Managers Stink – and What to do About It!
Have you ever played the airport game? I recently took a trip and was forced to “play”. On the return part of my trip, I ran into problems and thus the game began. First, my flight was delayed, then they changed the gate, then my flight was delayed again, etc, …finally they canceled my flight and left me wondering how to get home – game over! Continue →