You have to be a model before you are a role model. I give speeches. It’s the job of the one who has a position of authority to speak to the group. But, I’ve read a book recently called the Captain’s Class that questions the weight put on public speaking as a leadership technique. In the book, the author Sam Walker studies the most successful athletic teams in modern history. His goal was to identify

What is your “attitude’s” reputation? How would the people close to you describe your attitude?  Take a few minutes and reflect on it. Jot down the words. Positive! Caring! Service oriented. Friendly. Adventuresome. Fun-loving. It could go the other way Bad. Lazy. Negative. Scared. The lists can be long and varied. But, the people who influence outcomes and lead most effectively are aware of their attitudes. They are aware because somewhere in their history they

I enjoyed reading a book called the Captain’s Class. As the book wound down, the author  Sam Walker shared an equation describing leadership. Leadership=Potential x Motivation x Development. The equation was developed by an Israeli general named Reuven Gal. He had studied those who had demonstrated heroism and leadership. He determined this equation set leaders apart. Potential. Some of us have more potential to lead than others. While it gives credence to the idea that

Reading an article from Harvard Business Review about a concept called Emotional Intelligence. The concept has gained power over the last decade or so. The idea is that your emotional intelligence can be as important as your intellect in achieving effectiveness. According to this article, those with Emotional Intelligence manage relationships well. Those who study EI, look at five areas. Ability to Influence. Are you effective at influencing others on your team? Do you regard