One of the things I’m continually reminded of in my doctoral studies is the immense amount of reading and writing that is required to earn this degree!  I think I knew going in that it would be intense, but it has risen to whole new levels this term!  I’m not complaining;  I signed up for […]

Here is an old anecdote which has been adapted multiple times by many different business speakers and writers over the years.  It’s so old that I’m not even sure from whom I first heard it.  It could’ve been one of the great early motivational speakers such as Charlie “Tremendous” Jones, Zig Ziglar and Dale Carnegie, […]

Here is a post which I just wrote for one of my classes.  It’s a little different in format due to the endnotes, but I believe it will be a good lesson in leadership communication skills.  Enjoy! Let’s Be Clear! (That is, if we want to be effective leaders!) The gospels of Matthew and Luke […]

I just returned from a conference I attend each year which always helps to refresh my spirit, recharge my batteries, and provide me with practical action steps for my leadership journey.  Here are a few of those practical applications which I believe all leaders of organizations need to keep in mind if they desire to […]

Is loyalty still a virtue?  Is it something which leaders and followers still believe is a valuable part of one’s professional and personal repertoire?  Specifically, does it still matter in the workplace? The easy answer to these questions is, of course, yes.  Loyalty is still one of the golden virtuous behaviors in relationships, public and […]