International Business Times

Leadership Development: If Not Now; When?

doug.dickerson — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 15:55:14 GMT

Leadership is unlocking people’s potential to become better. -- Bill Bradley

Four Characteristics Of Pivotal Leadership

doug.dickerson — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 18:05:38 GMT

Pivot -- n; a person or thing upon which progress, success, etc. depends -- World English Dictionary

A story is told about Charles Francis Adams, a 19th century political figure. He kept a diary and one day his entry read: “Went fishing with my son today -- a day wasted.” His son, Brook Adams, also kept a diary. His entry was far different than that of his father. His read: “Went fishing with my father -- the most wonderful day of my life!” The father thought he was wasting his time while fishing with his son, but the son saw it as an investment of time.

5 Leadership Statements That Should Never Be Left Unsaid

doug.dickerson — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 19:07:47 GMT

A story is told of the Duke of Wellington, the British military leader who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo, and how he was not an easy man to serve under. He was brilliant, demanding, and not one to shower his subordinates with compliments.

Yet even Wellington realized his methods left something to be desired. In his old age, a young lady asked him what, if anything, he would do differently if he had his life to live over again. Wellington thought for a moment, and then replied, “I’d give more praise.”

A Prescription For Effective Teamwork

doug.dickerson — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 18:38:11 GMT

A Gallup report revealed what many have believed about teamwork for quite some time. The world’s top performing organizations understand that employee engagement is a force that drives performance outcomes.