Evidence grows that women tend to become better leaders than men. However, women face a long journey in their march for equality. Over 168 years ago the United States received its first woman doctor, Elizabeth Blackwell. Twenty-nine colleges turned down her applications for medical school. She [...]

A failing team creates discomfort for everyone. Team failures, which sit at about 60%, demoralize employees, reduce productivity, cost companies billions of dollars, and inhibit innovation. If you are the leader, besides the personal frustrations and disappointment a failing team causes, it is [...]

Character defines a leader’s success and legacy. For example, think of a leader you know. Answer these questions about that person’s character. Answers to these questions define a pattern or behavior. 10 Questions that Define a Person’s Character Does the leader tell the [...]

The greatest servant leaders of all-time illuminate famed management guru Peter Drucker’s disheartening quote. He wrote over twenty years ago, “We have a dearth of leadership.”  This is even more true today. In contrast, it is not so for servant leaders. Consequently, we need more of [...]

Coaching is the secret sauce of leadership success. Ssshhh…did I write that?  I let the cat is out of the bag. Check out these verses. “On Raglan Road” by Van Morrison and the Chieftains has these lines about hidden, secret ideas: I gave her gifts of the mind, I gave her the [...]