As I reflect on the eve of Independence Day, I am reminded by the level of commitment people once had toward a common goal. Independence, freedom from overbearing rule from another country – those are pretty big concepts. And did they ever take some hard work and sacrifice. Ironically today, many of the difficulties we [Read More]
A Question of Values
June 28, 2011 by 1 Comment
Was working with a group of very bright people today, discussing the characteristics people most look for in leaders they would willingly choose to follow. Honesty is the characteristic which is most frequently cited in a survey that has been going on for over twenty years. One of the participants asked something like, “given the [Read More]
Think About Advice
May 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Many of the commencement speeches have been in the news lately, with speakers offering all kinds of wise-sounding advice. Funny thing – much of the advice in one address seems to be at complete odds with the advice from another. Should you seize the moment to individually soar, or focus on a relationship which can [Read More]
