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Tales from a Total Solar Eclipse in SiberiaTwo Very Funny StoriesI live just north of Dallas, so we are in the direct path of this month's complete solar eclipse. It's all the buzz around here.I'm sure that the event will spin off lots of pe
War in Ukraine: What the Final Outcome May Look LikeNow that the spring thaw has begun in Ukraine, the year's most intense season of combat is about to start. How will this war end? It's almost anyone's guess.But whatever the outcome, it will
Russian Perspectives on the WarThe Historical BackdropThis is the third program in a four-part series examining historical and cultural factors which shape the backdrop against which the war in Ukraine is playing out. Having devoted the first
Ukraine's Newfound Patriotic ZealAn Unintended Gift from PutinIt's clear that neither Vladimir Putin nor his war planners ever anticipated the strength and the tenacity of Ukraine's resistance to the Russian invasion.A war which the Russians
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union, I worked extensively in both Russia and Ukraine. I managed offices and staffs in both countries and interacted closely with everyone from the most common laborers to top government officials.Not only
The Action Agenda for Every LeaderThis is the fourth episode in a series examining the meaning of leadership. Previous programs explored the people-centric nature of leadership and the orchestrating role of purpose at the heart of the leader's
How We Developed a Muddled Concept of LeadershipIn my early 20s, when I began conducting trainings on leadership, few books on the subject existed. The business world was somewhat exclusive enthralled with management, and that was reflected in
Implications of Viewing Leadership as ArtLast week we began parsing the definition of leadership which I developed 20 years ago: Leadership is the art of rallying people around a shared purpose, then motivating them and mobilizing them to achi
Leadership: Anchored in People and PurposeAny quick search on the internet will uncover dozens of definitions of leadership. Some are more appropriate to leadership at very high levels than they are to leadership in day-to-day life.About 20 y
Minimize the Adverse Impact of Unintended Consequences on Otherwise Good DecisionsIn every arena of life, what once seemed like great decisions turned out, in hindsight, to have brought about unintended consequences. Often these consequences i
Don't Let Disruptive Interruptions Poison Your AttitudeIn my management trainings, I often ask people to identify the things which have surprised them most about being a manager.Toward the top of their list is often the problem of disruptions
our Mistakes Companies Make in Defining and Casting VisionHave you ever read a book on management or vision which did not include a section on the importance of vision? It's hard to think of one. Vision-casting is a standard topic anytime mana
It's that time of year again. Time to set goals for the year ahead. Soon everyone will be putting together their New Year's resolutions.But by this time in 2024, how many of those resolutions will have become reality? Odds are, most of them wi
Planning from a Different ViewpointTexts and courses on planning abound. And they all call for starting with a clear definition of the desired outcome. Once that eventual outcome is defined, they tend to use a methodology which calls for start
Surprised by the Loneliness of LeadershipNo One Warned Me About ItThe old adage "lonely at the top" has more substance to it than most people imagine. Although many leaders never combat pronounced bouts of loneliness, many do. I have been one
Collaborative Decision-Making: The Positives and PitfallsFor thousands of years, hierarchical management styles reigned unchallenged. Then, early in the 20th century, a literate and often highly-educated workforce emerged. They were no longer
Innovation Starts with the Right CultureGenuine innovation unfolds through a process of trial and error. It takes time. It takes tireless effort. It takes money. In a word, it entails a lot of hard work.The hard work begins, however, long bef
Innovation Has No Shortage of ImpostersWe are constantly bombarded with marketing messages proclaiming some new product or service labeled as innovative. Being innovative has broad appeal.Indeed, when companies outline their core values, inno
What Constitutes True Integrity?I have a friend who has been known to say, "If you can fake integrity, you can fake anything."Whenever he throws out that line, it gets a laugh. There's something comically nonsensical about combining the words
Leadership Rises and Falls on CredibilityBoth managers and leaders are charged with getting things done. How they get things done is one of the key contrasts between managing and leading.Managers always occupy some slot in the organizational
In this week's podcast, I interview Jeremy Ryan Slate about his recent book From Unremarkable to Extraordinary.One of the nation's preeminent podcast hosts, Jeremy has interviewed hundreds of highly successful men and women, many of them inter
Values, Beliefs, PrinciplesHow They Interact to Shape Your LifeEven though I've taught principles of values-centered leadership for decades, I was well into that process before I recognized the complex conceptual framework within which values
Life-Shaping Advice from Two Major MentorsWhat My Two Most Important Mentors Taught MeOver the course of my life, I've had a variety of mentors in a number of different ventures. Two stand out as having had a particularly telling impact on m
The Most Neglected Aspect of Change ManagementWe've all heard the adage, "People don't like change." What I've found is that people don't dislike change so much as they dislike the way it is often implemented.It's easy to confuse their disco
What Makes Freedom VulnerableHistorically, mankind has been more inclined toward political leaders who are autocratic than those who protect liberty and freedom for their people.The fact that America has kept the idea of personal freedom aliv
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