I recently came across a short film on rowing that I first watched over 30 years ago. It was a time of wood boats and wood oars full of character and life. It was a time too of crew coaches speaking as philosophers. Thanks to YouTube I can add this gem to my blog. I... Continue Reading →
I Am Scrooge
One of my family's Christmas traditions is attending the stage play of A Christmas Carol each year. We have a terrific regional theater that rivals anything I have seen in the big city. After years of watching the same production, something was different this year. With a new actor playing Ebenezer Scrooge I found myself... Continue Reading →
Page Intentionally Left Blank
This is the working title for my upcoming leadership book. What do you think? Okay, just kidding I am not writing a book on leadership. Yet, if I did, a title of "Page Intentionally Left Blank" would work well indeed. Alas, the world does not need another leadership book. Do a search for "leadership" in... Continue Reading →
The Cult of the Average
Recently I read a study prepared by DDI (Development Dimensions International), a well established training company. In my training days I was certified in several DDI programs - good stuff. In the comprehensive study, leaders from a variety of organizations reported on the state of leadership development within their organizations. They identified gaps in leadership... Continue Reading →
Leadership Lesson In A Bowl Of Pasta
Recently I had to cook dinner for a crowd. I did not have a lot of time and everyone was looking for a nice casual get-together. My answer was pasta, a big bowl of pasta. With some wine and bread, I had my dinner set. I love to cook and I can prepare a pasta sauce... Continue Reading →
Acutely Aware of My Ignorance and Incompetence
In my last post I listed a number of my draft posts and asked if anyone wanted me to finish and publish any one of them. David @ Lead.Learn.Live voted for the second item on the list: Acutely Aware of My Ignorance and Incompetence. So here we go ... Nice title, huh. Yea, it is... Continue Reading →