Listen, discern, and act is a classic decision model. Leaders listen to get the facts, but don’t stop there! Otherwise, they never take action. Decision making is a given for a leader. But, before taking action the leader needs a decision model to help in the process. Obviously, the leader must have an overriding purpose […]
This blog entry is composed of LinkedIn posts I wrote, covering the dates April 12 – April 16, 2021. These five entries address: discerning what’s relevant, persisting toward life purpose, getting good advice, integrity, and critical thinking. Fact is, impactful leaders identify what’s relevant. It’s accurate, but is it relevant? Get the facts! Ok, then […]
If I’m unaware of my values I cannot answer “Why is that important?” Moreover, I don’t become aware of my values without times of self-reflection. Now, Proverbs 23.1-8 does a great job of pushing me toward self-awareness, especially in regard to my values and my motives. It helps me answer “why is that important?” The […]
Leadership Lessons: Solomon A leader who is concerned about being smartest will say “I’m smarter than you!” Unfortunately, that leader contributes very little to the organization. I’m Smarter Than You Are! “I’m smarter than you” is a childish comment. Often, it’s paired with “We’ll do it my way!” Moreover, a leader who constantly talks about […]
Impactful leaders learn through observation, which enables them to make new connections. As a result, impactful leaders are boundary-spanners. Boundary-spanning Impactful leaders are keen observers. Therefore, they are boundary-scanners. More specifically, leaders draw mental models from outside their own discipline. Therefore, they are boundary spanners. Then, they bring those “other ways of thinking” into their […]