In virtually every military or command structure-type movie, there is a story pattern which, more often than not, emerges.  The first part provides history and context for the story to come, then the characters are introduced including the rank and file, the mid-line managers, and the top brass, particularly the top gun who is the […]

I’ve read a lot of books on leadership over the years.  Many are from popular literature, but many others are textbooks which I read in graduate school and I use when I’m teaching.  The way I typically read is with a pen in hand.  I have no problem marking up the pages of the books, […]

Every so often you need new lights. This leadership truth became clear to me today when I was shopping at a local big box store.  I love to shop there because every time I go, there is something new.  There are some things which they always carry, but most of the time they have moved […]

What kind of leader do you most want to follow?  Perhaps it is a leader who is a brilliant strategist and who has laid out a plan for your organization to follow that will bring about certain success.  Or maybe you prefer the charismatic leader who inspires all within the sound of their voice to […]

In one of the courses I have recently been teaching, we had some excellent discussions on the importance of team members at all levels of the organization having a good understanding of how their behavior will impact the overall effectiveness.  To take it to a further level, this must move from understanding to implementation, beginning […]