I’m using the term “impactful leaders” on purpose. The various leadership definitions and descriptive terms are fine, but I want to focus on outcomes, hence impact. What follows are some examples of impactful leadership. Let’s Define Leadership I realize there are multiple definitions of leadership. Often, the definitions focus on terms such as influence, accomplishment, […]
We are not obligated to believe everything we hear or are taught. We are not obligated to repeat generational errors and prejudices. Thus, the impact of family on our values can be positive or negative. This post is about events I remember from my childhood in the U.S. southeast, prior to and during integration. My […]
What follows is what I’ve learned about relationships over the course of my life. In short, they are rewarding and difficult. As an introvert, my circle of close relationships has always tended to be fairly narrow. Mostly they’re immediate and extended family. Now that I’m retired, I don’t have as many professional connections as in […]
One way to consider how life has impacted you is to pick a decade, any decade. Then, think through what happened to you during that time block. Recently, I was asked to describe my life in the 1960’s. One way to do that is with a list of news items from that decade, roughly 60 […]
It’s easy to talk about living a purposeful life, but few accomplish it. Why so? Because discipline is boring. And it’s hard work. Living with Purpose We should recognize our life purpose. Then, develop priorities based on that life purpose. Additionally, we must remember that our character drives good judgment. Then, that good judgment enables […]
