Successful leadership is not about being tough or soft, sensitive or assertive, but about a set of attributes. First and foremost is character. — Warren Bennis … [Read more...]
Good People, Good Leaders?
April 26, 2016 by
Good people don't necessarily make good leaders. However, good leaders are almost always good people. A good person who is not an effective leader means well, works hard, and has their heart in the right place. Yet they are scared of upsetting the … [Read more...]
From the Archives — April 2015
April 14, 2016 by
The following post is from the blog archives from a year ago (originally published on April 16, 2015 http://www.5oclockreflections.com/organizational-transitions/). Changes in leadership are difficult, at best. There are no easy answers. … [Read more...]
IQ Failure
April 13, 2016 by
You are probably familiar with the notion that we must hire for talent, but retain for character. Malcolm Gladwell is of the opinion that intellect is potentially limiting, and provides a narrow set of skills to succeed in business. Past failures can … [Read more...]
