I believe author C.S. Lewis helps us define that elusive but attractive character quality of humility by telling us what it isn’t. There is a misconception among some that humility is thinking of oneself as of lesser worth than others…. Read More ›
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Graphic Leadership: Demonstrating Intelligence
Truly great leaders understand that their intelligence can oftentimes be more effectively and wisely demonstrated by the questions that they ask as opposed to statements they might make. Intelligent questions draw others into the discussion – spreading ownership of… Read More ›
Graphic Leadership: Curing The Victim
A psychologist who mentored me oftentimes would listen to the whine of a victim complaining about this or that for costly minute after costly minute in the therapy session. At the conclusion of the venting, my mentor took a deep… Read More ›
Graphic Leadership: Self Knowledge
A wise man once said, “If you know me better than I know myself, I’m at a real disadvantage in our relationship.” “Know yourself” has been an wise axiom down through the ages. But how do we get to know… Read More ›
Graphic Leadership: The Line Of Reality
There’s no substitute for a leader to remain in reality. Elsewhere you can read about The Room Of Reality. Here I introduce you to The Line Of Reality. When a leader walks the line of reality s/he has a sober… Read More ›
Graphic Leadership: A Thought
Thousands and thousands of thoughts pass through anyone’s mind in the course of a single day. Robbing those thoughts of an unthinking and yet very potent power is the goal of this poster. When for example a thought proceeds along… Read More ›
Graphic Leadership: The Leader’s Formal Education
While a leader understands the value of a formal education, s/he neither undervalues nor overvalues its contributions to their status as a leader. I have watched people with very strong (albeit raw) leadership skills who were so filled with self-doubt… Read More ›
Graphic Leadership: Why Do They Like You?
In what I consider to be the most significant posting in this series, I spoke to the importance of dividing your Identity from your Roles. Please click HERE to revisit that posting. In order to accomplish that task, it is… Read More ›
Graphic Leadership: Your Younger Self
A leader learns from the past. Although at first read, that might seem obvious, as you look around you’ll find many people who don’t learn from their pasts. That may be for several different reasons. Maybe they don’t make time… Read More ›
Graphic Leadership: Too Serious
For a reason I can no longer remember I felt compelled while in high school to put into my memory the following poem: Sometime when your pride is inflated; Sometime when your ego’s in bloom; Sometime when you take it… Read More ›