After invading southern Greece and receiving the submission of other key city-states, sometime between 346-336 B.C., Philip II of Macedon turned his attention to Sparta and asked menacingly whether he should come as friend or foe. The reply was “Neither.” Losing patience, he sent the message: “You are advised to submit without further delay, for
(Published originally February 18, 2018) Imagine the following conversation: You: You worked 50 years and only learned 10 lessons? Me: Well, actually, I’m still working and I’m still learning. You: What do you mean, you’re still working? Me: What I said, I’m still working. I’m teaching, consulting, counseling, writing, speaking, doing whatever I want to
The “spirit” of outstanding leaders can be seen, heard and felt in at least the following ten ways. These behaviors of excellent leadership are confirmed through experienced, successful leaders who have earned the respect of their colleagues and their peers. You may know some people who exhibit these qualities on a regular, sustained basis. 1
A friend responded to my previous post by asking me what changes I thought were most critical. My first inclination was to respond with a question, something like, that depends, “What concerns you the most?” I figured that was avoidance on my part and since that person was asking me for what changes I would
Change is inevitable and universal. It is not a matter of whether or not we wish to change. It is rather how we wish to design and implement change and how we respond to change that we do not control. Whether your concerns are about an individual, an organization, a community or a country, nothing
This is a recycled post from a year ago and I trust it still resonates with purpose and meaning. Slightly revised, here it is for your consideration. Many people seek to make adjustments in a new year and I consider these well worth the investment. Whether at work, at home or out in public, here
