One of the things I try to emphasize with the casts and crews of the presentations I produce is the importance of consistency.  Audiences change from performance to performance, but the show they see must remain the same each time.  This insures that the mission and message is the same for everyone who attends and […]

I am just finishing the most physically and mentally intense week of my entire year, which leads into the most stressful week of my year.  These two weeks are the last two weeks of the most non-stop and highest activity month of my year.  To say that I’m burning the candle at both ends is […]

Last week we discussed the concept of “Wizard of Oz” (Baum, 1900) leadership which focuses on the use of our minds, hearts, and courage when leading others.  This week we continue this train of thought as we continue on the journey.   For this analogy, we’ll call it the Yellow Brick Road, which leads us to […]

Years ago I heard a speaker talk about what he referred to as “Wizard of Oz” leadership (Baum, 1900).  I don’t remember who it was or exactly in what context he used it, but the concept has stayed with me for quite some time.  “Wizard of Oz” leadership occurs when an individual leads with their […]

There have been volumes written on what it takes to be a leader, or the traits which all leaders must possess!  I’ve read many of the books, gone to workshops, and read countless articles online in the hope that I will find that one thing which I might be missing in my quest to be […]