Effective leaders inspire through action, and not words. We should leave inspired rhetoric to the poets and the evangelists. The rest of us must lead by example. The old adage 'do as I do, not as I say' rings true. Time to roll up those sleeves … [Read more...]
Learning From the Bees
July 29, 2015 by
I recently read that "effective leadership is not about a set of skills, but a set of practices." To me, effective leadership is inspired leadership, with the right practices. I have seen enough skilled 'managers' who couldn't lead a herd of … [Read more...]
Lunatics in the Asylum
July 15, 2015 by
Sometimes, others hold us hostage. Disruptive, over demanding students. Long tenured employees who refuse to toe the line any longer, and behave that they know it all. Nurses who lose empathy for the patients they are trained to care for and … [Read more...]
Disgruntled
July 2, 2015 by
Changes in organizational leadership create a new normal. Those that were 'favored' or considered themselves to be 'special' must now come back into the pack, and must now toe the line like everyone else. I take full responsibility for this … [Read more...]
