The #1 Trait a Leader Needs in Order to Grow

How do you evaluate the people you work with — team members, bosses, even clients? I love Patrick Lencioni’s simple 3-part test in his book, The Ideal Team Player: Humble – Hungry – Smart Those three words are pretty intuitive aren’t they? And each trait is attractive on its own, but they are most attractive […]
Leaders and Fake News – Introducing Leadership Essential #4

Good morning! Fall is here in Charlottesville. This time of year reminds me of one of the happiest days of my life – two years ago. – – – – – – – – – – On to leaders and fake news . . . “But Mr. Immelt didn’t like hearing bad news, said several […]
Back to Work We Go & Leadership Essential #3: Leaders Keep Commitments

Good morning – first Thursday after Labor Day! Time to bring your summertime shorts, t-shirt, flip-flop-wearing-self back to work! This morning, two thoughts – one marking the change of season; the other, a third installment in my Leadership Essentials series – something that frustrates your followers so much when you don’t do it! First, here […]