When you think of a leader you admire and would follow without question, what characteristics define that person? Most likely, the qualities that stand out to you reflect how this person makes you feel. While their competency in the role is essential, their ability to connect with your emotions increases the amount of influence they have with you. In their…
I usually start a blog with a story or some sort of introductory idea to get your brain moving in the right direction. But I’m not doing that with this post. Instead, I want to jump right in and give you five steps for connecting with others. Connection is a critical part of leadership, because you can’t lead if no…
Did you know that adults speak between 7,000 and 35,000 words per day? That’s a big range, I know – some of us speak more than others. And that makes sense, because if you dig deeper, you’ll find that the number of words we speak is typically related to a variety of factors like our gender, ethnicity, family of origin,…
There’s no question about it. The most successful people may not always have the most talent, the highest test scores or an Ivy League degree, but they do have a way with words. They speak differently – to others, to themselves, even in how they communicate through their appearance. And one of the best skills they master is the art…
I see a great book as the start of a great conversation. So, when I finish a book I love, I try to reach out to the author. That includes Mr. Warren Buffett. When I finished his biography, I wrote him a letter asking for 15 minutes of his time, to answer three questions, if I would fly down to…
Note: The divided nature of our world has long been noted by many in leadership circles. Thoughtful discourse, especially with those whose views differ from ours, is in critical condition. Hopefully, this excerpt curated from my 2012 book Love Works can serve as a helpful how-to guide to get to the heart of corporate decision-making matters. I took a deep…
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