John Adams - We Live, My Dear Soul, in An Age of Trial
July 4, 2008
John Adams has always been an American hero, but never a popular one. Despite having been one of the principle architects of American independence, Adam’s believed that “Mausoleums, statues, monuments will never be erected to me.” Adams guided and... Read more...
Leadership Books: July 2008
July 1, 2008
Here's a look of some of the best leadership books to be released in July. Six Disciplines Execution Revolution: Solving the One Business Problem That Makes Solving All Other Problems Easier by Gary Harpst Beyond the Babble: Leadership... Read more...
The Offsite: A Fable to Internalize
June 27, 2008
The Offsite is a business fable based on the principles and practices set forth in the classic leadership book, The Leadership Challenge. And it works. Using memorable characters, author Robert Thompson, has created a story that is a great introduction... Read more...
What’s the Hidden Danger of Being the Brightest Person In the Room?
June 27, 2008
Leaders in organizations who are dealing with a specific issue or problem should ensure that they collaborate with team members toward its resolution, even if they are the best-informed, most experienced, or most-skilled person in the group. Not to do... Read more...
What Makes a President Great?
June 25, 2008
Having grown weary of the of what he terms as the presidential ratings game, historian, teacher, and politico Alvin Felzenberg decided to present a new ranking in his book, The Leaders We Deserved (and a Few We Didn't): Rethinking the Presidential Rating... Read more...
Define the Correct Question
June 24, 2008
Business environmentalist Jack Giampalmi, remarked in a recent speech the importance of asking the right question if we are to get the solution that will bring change. Solutions are easy. Where leadership is essential is in defining and understanding... Read more...
Caesar’s Leadership: Stick to Your Guns
June 20, 2008
At the town of Placentia on the banks of the Po in northern Italy, Caesar faced a full-scale mutiny by his troops. Led by malcontents in the ninth legion, the soldiers demanded more pay, but the heart of their complaint was that there were no spoils... Read more...
Bringing Your Emotions Under Control
June 18, 2008
Our emotions can derail us. Keeping them under control is a huge part of our success as a leader. Of course, self-awareness is the key to making this happen. Before your emotions are get the best of you, Dondi Scumaci, author of Designed For Success,... Read more...
McCain and Obama: What Kind of Leaders Are They?
June 17, 2008
David Gergen, director of the Center for Public Leadership at the Harvard Kennedy School, thinks that while we have gotten a sense of where our presidential candidates stand on important issues and a general idea of their background, we need to more about... Read more...
How to Survive the First 100 Days As the New Boss
June 13, 2008
The New Boss: How to Survive the First 100 Days by Peter Fischer is a practical how-to guide to help leaders avoid typical mistakes and pitfalls and provides a proven framework and systematic approach to managing leadership transitions. While not all... Read more...
