“There are two ways of being creative. One can sing and dance. Or one can create an environment in which singers and dancers flourish.”
Warren G. Bennis
There is no growth even in nature without planting new seeds. Successful leaders understand the common sense truth nature offers daily. If you want your team, organization [...]

“The manager has a short-range view; the leader has a long-range perspective.”
Warren G. Bennis
In a world where short term results are the measurement of success and the long term vision is not clear…..you lose the heart, talent and creativity of people.
To be a manager means to focus on “the tactics” of getting short term [...]

“Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it’s always your choice.” Wayne Dyer
This is one of the simplest statements and it is the hardest. The impact of this recession will be felt for a long time. The hard and easy part of being a leader during this time [...]

“Don’t try, just be.” Bobbie Goheen
Odd words for they seem in direct conflict with Yoda, who we all know is one wise gnome. And the truth of it is that the ability to move in the direction of your dreams and aspirations is directly related to your abilty to move, to make, to do…etc. [...]

“Could we change our attitude, we should not only see life differently, but life itself would be different.” Katherine Mansfield
Those who see the obstacles…actually see obstacles. Those who do not see the obstacles ….do not get stuck. This is such a simple concept and very simply true.
Leaders who have the [...]

“Three things in life are important.
The first is to be kind.
The second is to be kind.
And the third is to be kind.”
— Henry James

“The person who removes a mountain begins by carrying away small stones.” Anonymous
The ability to see the mountain(s) and not ignore it is the first step of leadership. Leaders are clear on what is in front of them, they hear the truth, they are honest of their own reaction, and they do not deny [...]

“A leader takes people where they want to go.
A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go but ought to be.”
Roslyn Carter
The dichotomy of leadership is there really is no one telling you what to do, which is great and than again there is no one telling you what to do….which means [...]

Taking the path less traveled is not a guarantee that everything will turn out perfect and be better right away. It does mean that you will discover new ideas, new ways, new thinking, new possibilities, new people and new abilities. In addition, you will shed old constructs, old thinking, old ways, some people [...]

“Great work is done by people who are not afraid to be great.”
Fernando Flores
All of us have greatness inside. To activate it is our own choice. Activating greatness requires the ability to reach down inside to be the best expression of self. It is easy to see what is wrong, it is easy to see [...]