Tag: leadership

Repost: 10 Qualities of a What???

This post first appeared on 8/28/12. 10 Qualities of a Leader John Maxwell has said that everything rises or falls on leadership. Leadership changes everything. There is no  question of that in my mind. But what bothers me is the question: Am I a good leader? As stated in a previous post, there are leaders… Continue reading Repost: 10 Qualities of a What???

Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 4

In his book, Everyone Communicates Few Connect, John Maxwell writes about five principles in connecting with others, and five practices one can use in establishing  that connection. Today, I am going to continue my discussion on one of those topics: the practice of keeping it simple. Or, AKA – The Art of Simplicity. The third observation in keeping communication… Continue reading Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 4

Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 3

In his book, Everyone Communicates Few Connect, John Maxwell writes about five principles in connecting with others, and five practices one can use in establishing  that connection. Today, I am going to continue my discussion on one of those topics: the practice of keeping it simple. Or, AKA – The Art of Simplicity. The third observation in keeping communication… Continue reading Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 3

Well, well, well. This is something different.

“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.” – John Fitzgerald Kennedy My blog for today is actually a video. I thought I would offer something different rather than offer another writing  (which will be available next week). In this video, Captain Steve Trainor, USN (Retired), Ph.D., “emphasizes the importance of leadership development and preparing leaders beyond… Continue reading Well, well, well. This is something different.

Guest Post: 4 Suggestions for Developing Trust as a Leader

Guest Post from Ron Edmondson: 4 Suggestions for Developing Trust as a Leader Trust is like gold in leadership. Without it a leader will fail to build a healthy following. Developing trust takes time. It is seldom granted with position alone. Most people have been injured in relationships that keeps them from trusting blindly. But,… Continue reading Guest Post: 4 Suggestions for Developing Trust as a Leader

Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 2

In his book, Everyone Communicates Few Connect, John Maxwell writes about five principles in connecting with others, and five practices one can use in establishing  that connection. Today, I am going to continue my discussion on one of those topics: the practice of keeping it simple. Or, AKA – The Art of Simplicity. The second observation in keeping communication… Continue reading Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 2

The Official Custodian of the Winter Games

February, 1980- The 1980 Winter Olympics. Lake Placid, NY. I was the Official Custodian for the Winter Games. Yes. You read that. Well… maybe I wasn’t. Here is what happened. I had moved to Lake Placid, NY in September, 1979. Why would a Kansan move from the heart of the country to upper New York… Continue reading The Official Custodian of the Winter Games

Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 1

“It was impossible to get a conversation going; everybody was talking too much.” Yogi Berra In his book, Everyone Communicates Few Connect, John Maxwell writes about five principles in connecting with others, and five practices one can use in establishing  that connection. Today, I am going to discuss only one of those topics: the practice of keeping it simple.… Continue reading Jibber Jabber or Simplicity? Part 1

What Happened in 2013…. Part 2

As I look back at 2013, I am reminded of events that took place. Some good. Some…… challenging. But, anyone reading this post would know: no life is free from challenges.  Most of us have felt exhilaration, fear, joy, grief, loneliness, contentment, and so much more.   However, unlike the picture at the top, not… Continue reading What Happened in 2013…. Part 2