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Leadership means stepping up to the plate, and there is no better way to show this than by volunteering.   When you are asked to take on a difficult assignment, and you demonstrate your leadership in how you get it done, that’s good. It takes things to an entirely different level if you actually volunteered […]

Now for the fourth and final of the “Four Tests of A Leader.”  If you’re just joining us, here’s the start of the series.  Be sure to take inventory of these four tests so that your followers will know without a shadow of a doubt why they are following you.   “Why Should I Follow […]

Let’s get into the third of the “Four Tests of A Leader.”  If you’re just joining us, here’s the first.   “Why Should I Follow You?”   Are you professional who knows your success depends upon leading other professionals? Maybe you lead a consulting practice group, a division in your company, a sales team, or […]

Last time, we covered the first of the “Four Tests of A Leader.”  Now let’s tackle the second.   “Why Should I Follow You?”   Are you professional who knows your success depends upon leading other professionals? Maybe you lead a consulting practice group, a division in your company, a sales team, or employees of […]

In the next four Influential Leadership tips, we will cover the “Four Tests of A Leader.”  Take inventory of these four items so that your followers will know without a shadow of a doubt why they are following you.   “Why Should I Follow You?” Are you professional who knows your success depends upon leading […]

I encourage you to pick up Jim Collins excellent book, Good to Great. In it he presents the results of exhaustive research into what distinguishes those companies that make the transition from ordinary, to having great results sustained over decades.   One of Collins’ core findings is relevant to every potential leader seeking to create […]

The Secret Most of Us Miss   The Sandcastle Frustration   Every summer we take a family vacation to Bethany Beach, DE and stay at a beach resort called Sea Colony. We’ve been going to Bethany Beach for more than 20 years!   Every Thursday, Sea Colony runs a sandcastle contest. Dozens of families participate. […]