Success is a powerful motivator. It can dictate how we spend our time, energy, and resources. It can influence relationships, schedules, and families. It may even become an all-consuming passion that leaves broken people and morality in its wake.
Yet, success is not the highest calling that we have as leaders. In fact, compared to significance, it fades pretty quickly. (more…)
“Leadership is the art of accomplishing more than the science of management says is possible.” This is one of many quotes attributed to legendary public statesman and former Secretary of State Colin Powell. (more…)
Most leaders are naturally high achievers. Their schedules are busy, they keep long hours, and their drive is tireless. Unfortunately, they may also be overscheduled, buried under their work, and on the edge of burnout. Over time, both the leader and the organization can suffer. (more…)
Watch this Fake Interview of John Maxwell
Businessman and author Paul Hawken said it best, “We lead by being human. We do not lead by being corporate, by being professional or by being institutional.”
That may be why leadership experts like John Maxwell understand the value of a good laugh at their expense. (more…)