I got the following picture from Dave Anderson who leads our maintenance efforts in Bartow. He said: “This picture says a lot.” I sent back a note saying: “I’m afraid to ask how you see me?” He humbled me with his response: “It is not to point out how I see others. It is for my own self reflection and to decide which I should be or strive to be.” Leaders go first – into

I read an article recently about the recruitment of Marc Trestman to be the head coach of the Chicago Bears. Trestman has been a National Football League coach for many years. He got an early start and was known as an offensive “genius” who tutored quarterbacks particularly well. He longed for an opportunity to be a head coach but was consistently passed over. It seemed when he was interviewed, he gave the distinct impression he

Servant leadership is a term that we use quite a bit. I heard Pastor Andy Stanley sermonizing on the topic. He said servant leaders share three common characteristics: They are humble. They have the kind of humility that allows them to defer to the best solution rather than depend on their own. They attract talented people by giving them freedom to explore. They are ambitious for the team. In their leadership, they demonstrate that the

This is a wise list developed by a leader. She calls it a manifesto: a guide to manage by.  A Manager’s Manifesto 10) Always get the full story before making a decision. 9) It’s incredibly easy to ‘flip the switch’ and start writing people off after a few bad experiences. Resist at all costs. You were bumbling once too. You made poor decisions. You learn and grow, and so does everybody else. 8) Sweep up