Leadership Courage – Flop or Flip?

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Many of us were promoted into leadership positions with minimal or no training, development, or mentorship. We were great at a job, a role, or specific tasks, and then all of the sudden we were thrust into a role without a paddle.  This sometimes results in an inability to move forward, and … [Read more...]

Challenge Your Assumptions

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Do you have the tendency to make assumptions about people and things based on prior history? If you have the courage to say "yes", you have a lot of company! We've all heard that the word "assume" equates to making both "u" and "me" foolish (well, not exactly that word . . . ) Achieving … [Read more...]

Are We Lacking Bold Leadership

The challenge of leadership is to be strong, but not rude; be kind, but not weak; be bold, but not bully; be thoughtful, but not lazy; be humble, but not timid; be proud, but not arrogant; have humor, but without folly.” --Jim Rohn A friend recommended I read a book on leadership by Ed … [Read more...]

Independence and Leadership

Yesterday the United States celebrated Independence Day. It's a time for celebration and reflection, and it's also a good time to be inspired by leadership and courage. We've talked before about how being a leader is not easy. It requires courage and commitment, a desire for change, and the need … [Read more...]

Unpopular Decisions

“There are many qualities that make a great leader. But having strong beliefs, being able to stick with them through popular and unpopular times, is the most important characteristic of a great leader”. —Rudy Giuliani   Have you ever been faced with making, and communicating, an … [Read more...]

The Power To Say No

“Learning to say no is a skill” We want to succeed, our pace never slows down, we know we can juggle and accomplish amazing things, and no is not in our vocabulary.  Should it be? You betcha! The Power Of "No" . . .   To be truly successful: -We need to have balance -We need to … [Read more...]

Using the 12 Steps For Courageous Leadership

A courageous leadership style is built upon a bedrock of confidence and skilled behaviors   12 Steps For Courageous Leadership . . . Courage is the single most important attribute any leader must have in order to be effective and successful. It takes courage to achieve your life's ambitions, … [Read more...]

12 Steps For Courageous Leadership . . .

By Michael | August 1, 2011 12 Steps For Courageous Leadership received the following feedback: 12 Steps for Courageous Leadership is a great little book! It’s an easy read and packed full of Leadership Tips and reminders. It will get you thinking about where you need to make some … [Read more...]

Announcing Our Book – 12 Steps For Courageous Leadership

Did you know this past week-end many countries celebrated National Holidays? The United States celebrated Independence Day, and Belarus, British Virgin Islands, Burundi, Canada, Cayman Islands, Isle Of Man, Rwanda, and Venezuela also had major holidays. (And there are dozens more pending this … [Read more...]