Leadership is more than influence. It certainly includes influence, but it is more. I believe it includes at least five characteristics. I call these the five[...]
Consider some famous names from the business world in recent years. Bernie Madoff. Ken Lay. Bernie Ebbers. What do they all have in common? One thing is that[...]
When we think of someone with integrity, we think of someone we can count on to come through on what they promise. Unfortunately, that’s not always a safe[...]
The foundation of effective leadership is character. Nothing else has more impact. Nothing else has greater reach. And nothing else can make up for its[...]
Last spring, Jim Bradford , Dean of Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, interviewed me on my leadership philosophy and practice.[...]
“Can you name a person who has had a tremendous impact on you as a leader? Maybe someone who has been a mentor to you? Why and how did this person impact[...]
Several months ago, a former executive at our company made a commitment to a third-party via email. It is obvious that he didn’t research the cost of his[...]