What’s In a Name? For Leaders, Just About Everything “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” Proverbs 22:1 How good is your name? I’m not just talking about your reputation, although your reputation is a part of your name. And I’m not just talking…
The Vital Importance of Respect in Leadership
In his opening talk at the 2017 Global Leadership Summit, GLS founder Bill Hybels called upon leaders to accept a higher standard when it comes to respect and civility. What a timely message this is. One need only listen to the shrill discord in the public arena surrounding racial issues in the United States, and…
‘I Was Wrong’ vs ‘I Made a Mistake’- A Vital Leadership Distinction
“I’m sorry. I made a mistake.” How many times have you heard a leader offer up that kind of explanation for something they’ve done? Got caught fudging the numbers? “I’m sorry. I made a mistake.” Told a blatant lie? “I’m sorry. I made a mistake.” Had an inappropriate relationship? “I’m sorry. I made a mistake.”…