In the work universe, leader types and styles abound. Major leadership types include transformational, situational, servant, and charismatic – to name but a few. These are in profound contrast to the “Great Man” (traits-based) type as put forth by Francis Galton in his book Hereditary Genius over 150 years ago in 1869. I see this …
There is much to like about the research and video presentation(s) on vulnerability by Dr. Brene Brown as she makes a powerful case for leaders (and all of us) to strive for this worthy state. Living vulnerably involves risk and great reward. Let us look at vulnerability through a few different lenses to illustrate that …
This memorable statement, “the only thing we have to fear is fear itself,” was made by FDR at his first inaugural address in the Depression-era year 1933. Fast forward to present time and current events with a quote by Andrew Carton, Ph.D., 2019, of Wharton School of Management: “Fear leads people to panic and narrow …
Seasons Greetings! The opportunity to self-renew brings a rare win-win-win to managers and leaders: personal, professional, and organizational benefits. John Gardner in “Self Renewal: The Individual and the Innovative Society” (1964) stated, “Meaning is something you build into your life.” This sentiment is echoed by leadership experts such as Peter Senge (1990): “The leader’s purpose …
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