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Accountability Allows Leadership

A senior manager recently asked what the difference was between a manager and a leader. I told her: "A manager is responsible for taking care of the here and now. A manager ensures the resources are used efficiently, and plans for maximum utilization of staff, equipment, materials, and capital. A manager knows how to multi-task and deal with ever-shifting priorities.

Do You Have A Leadership Line In The Sand?

Are your employees clear as to what your expectations for performance are? Do your employees know what the non-negotiable attitudes and behaviors are that are expected of all team members (yourself included)?

Afraid to Be a Leader?

It's happening again. I'm witnessing a new "leader" become ineffective and the senior team's confidence in him is starting to lag.

Advisors Advise — Directors Direct

Once and for all, let’s clarify the difference between Advisory Boards and Boards of Directors. People often believe they are one-in-the-same and use the terms interchangeably.

Get in the Driver’s Seat

Are you in the driver's seat of your business? Think back.

Admitting You Are Human Takes Courage

In my training and consulting work, I am frequently and discreetly told during breaks “I didn't handle myself too well this morning” or “I was so frustrated with my team yesterday, I just screamed at them.”

A Self-Respecting Leader: Robert 'Tink' Lehmer

I never met Robert 'Tink' Lehmer. I wish I had. He thought the way great leaders think. I say this because of a little poem he wrote in 1976.

Leadership Hypocrisy

Leadership hypocrisy, that's a rather startling phrase isn't it? Truth be told, you're probably waiting to see what I have to say about some slimy individuals who have cheated their customers, scammed their vendors, and profited grotesquely while their employees have barely earned a sustainable wage.

Are You Too Busy Being Busy?

Do you work 11, 12, or 14 hour days and never get ahead? Do you believe that the more tasks you physically do yourself, the greater your chances are you can inspire your staff to do more?

Encourage Good Writing Skills

Years ago when I worked with the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., I read a report prepared by my Bureau's Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS).

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