Leaders: what is your method of crisis response? I love the leadership displayed during a scene in “It’s a Wonderful Life” where George Bailey is about to leave for his honeymoon and panic struck the Building and Loan. As the president, he was forced to avert his plan, go back and save the company. He…
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Building Trust Takes Great Listening
Great listening helps us in building trust. You’ve probably heard the saying, “People don’t care what you know, until they know you care.” I have found this to be quite true. I could share the greatest wisdom on the face of the earth with someone, but if they don’t trust me it will likely go…
Leading Volunteers – Less Blame, More Credit
It’s one thing when people have to follow you because you sign their paycheck or you’re the “boss.” It’s another thing when people want to follow you. But leading volunteers, becoming the kind of leader that people want to follow is the kind of stuff you should be paying attention to and spending your time…
Leadership Transformation – 17 Ways Forward
17 ways to transform your leadership that I picked up from these leaders over the years. I hope they’ll provide personal growth and leadership transformation for you in the months ahead.
Great Listening Helps Build Trust
It takes time to build trust, of course, but being a great listener can kick-start the process.