I hear four questions asked about leadership often.  This article gives a short answer to each of these important questions. Why Does Leadership Matter? Parents universally hope that their children develop leadership qualities.  They know that leaders are people who are effective in what they do, are respected by others, and typically rewarded for those...Read More

I bet you have had times when you have walked into a shop and felt immediately welcome. I’m also pretty sure that youíve had occasions where you’ve felt just the opposite. What was the difference? What happened in the place that created that welcome feeling within you? Maybe the assistant noticed you entering and offered...Read More

For 15 years I’ve taught trainers and leaders and instructional designers the importance of making any learning event more fun.  Iíve given them reasons and ways to do it.  I’ve written about it many times including. All of the things I have taught and techniques I have used are valuable and helpful. And they aren’t...Read More

“The winds and waves are always on the side of the best navigators.” – Edward Gibbon, English Historian Leaders look beyond the current situation; beyond what is to what could be. That’s why leadership is all about change. It’s why leadership is action, not a position. Growing our leadership is also a dynamic process. It...Read More

The first area that we look at is that of Personal Attributes. This is a blend of knowledge, expertise, and competencies, encapsulated in the approach, the behaviour, of the leader. In organisations of all sizes and in all sectors, public and private, these characteristics are key to effective leadership. The essential personal attributes are as...Read More

What really keeps you from living your dreams? What problem is most dominant in peoples lives? The answer is: FEAR! People live every day in fear.  Fear of losing their wealth, fear of losing their loved ones, fear of making the wrong decisions, fear of being themselves, fear of growing up, fear of making a...Read More

We want to grab your attention to this article on leadership. It not only is interesting, but also has loads about leadership. In Part One, I described the Leadership Talk and how it is a much more effective leadership tool than presentations or speeches. I also described two fundamental premises that the Leadership Talk is...Read More

If you were to build a house, you would begin with a blueprint. This blueprint proves useful because it contains more than directions on how to build a house. It also describes the finished house. So, what does this have to do with leadership? Last month I asked an audience of leaders to tell me...Read More

Most people in life are happy to follow the lead of other people, to sit on the fence in a debate or have the attitude of hiding at the back of the class. The most successful people are leaders and make things happen for themselves by taking a positive attitude and through working very hard...Read More

Although speaking in public is really a monologue of sorts, this monologue is addressed to a ready, able and receptive audience who wants to learn from you as much as you want to learn from them. Speaking in public would be more effective if it is listened to. The following are effective tips to maintain...Read More