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Well, why should I remember you? I love that song. “Don't You (Forget About Me)" is a 1985 song performed by the band Simple Minds. The song is best known for being played during the opening and closing credits of the John Hughes film The Breakfast Club. The song resonated among the Gen Xers of …
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"True heroism is remarkably sober, very undramatic. It is not the urge to surpass all others at whatever cost, but the urge to serve others at whatever cost." — Arthur Ashe One thing I have noticed over the years, is that we all have this sort of funky relationship with the word "hero." It probably came up …
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Of ever increasing popularity in leadership circles is the non-decision decision. You know what I am talking about. You have seen it when a leader is confronted with a tough decision and he/she abdicates the decision by not making a choice. My good friend Geddy Lee is very fond of saying: "If you choose …
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I am a firm believer in leadership. With strong leadership, everything moves forward. Leaders are advancers. They advance and push the thinking of their teammates right out of the box--smashing the status quo and advancing creativity. Leaders elevate others' performances--making those they work with (and for) better than anyone every thought possible. Leaders improve the …
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Is it a mistake to believe that leaders must treat all team members the same or equal? Leaders are hired or promoted to win--not make everyone happy or give everyone equal time, equal money, or equal resources. Even though every team member must be given support and encouragement, to believe that all must receive the …
Recently I was struggling with some…what I will call frustrations at work. I could not really put my finger on it, I have a great job, work with great people, and have a great boss. I spent some time pondering and praying over this frustrated state and through that--it dawned on me. I have spent …
It's been about three months now that I have been pondering the concept of Heroic Engagement. If we (as leaders) heroically engage high potential individuals, we can advance and develop leadership and eventually improve the world. We exist in an age that is very familiar with what has been deemed a crisis in leadership. What …
I have a fairly staunch fitness regime (okay, so I am wearing a hairpiece, but check those abs). I am fully aware that there are others out there that are more fit--folks with a tougher fitness regiment, body builders, marathon runners, extreme athletes. But for me, I am just trying to get better. I have …
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“It is good to love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is well done.” ― Vincent van Gogh I was fortunate to have the opportunity to spend about 90 minutes speaking with some of America's finest at …
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When does a leader's confidence become arrogance? What does humility look like in a true leader's life? I have pondered this often... is it a fine line? I used to think so until reading the commentary in Psalms 8:3-5, 9 in the Maxwell Leadership Bible. A true leader perceives his identity and maintains both his …
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