Recently I designed a survey on Survey Monkey to explore in more detail what people, you, want in terms of leadership training and development. My goal is to use the data from the survey to not only inspire future posts but also to build a killer leadership training course. I would be honored if you […]

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Now here is something I have not done on this site, shared a review of a book. I read quite a bit and love to share so over the next several months I will do this a few more times. Let me know if you find the reviews of value. foreshadow hint hint […]

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If we are not careful it is easy to fall into the trap of running a nonstop marathon called life. What with work, family, church, volunteering, school, hobbies, and fitness it seems to have no end. Now consider the external pressures of a downturn in the economy, inflationary pressure on daily household goods and significant […]

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A few weeks back a question was asked relating to leadership integrity, would leader lie for his boss? A case study was laid out in which our hero Steve was asked by is boss Reed to attend a meeting on his behalf and lie about his absence.
Principle
Integrity has no neutral zone. You stay true […]

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It’s all well and good for me to rant about the word committee. Yes they drive me nuts when poorly facilitated. But what happens when you cannot get out of one? It happens to all of us more often than we care to admit. What can you do to make the most of the situation? […]

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Look out everyone the technically challenged (me) figured out how to post MP3 files finally! I had hoped to add these to the site experience and now I have. They are still under development so when you listen to a file you will need to hit your back button to return to the site. Also […]

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Committee
Is it possible for a nine letter word to mimic a four letter word?
When it comes to this word I believe so. The life of a leader is often filled with meetings. This is not a bad thing provided they have purpose, they have actions, they have outcomes. The thought of a meeting where you […]

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Earlier this week I encountered a techno weenie error that took Developing Leaders down. I have to tell you I hate all things computer other than using them when they make a job easier. All the ftp and html and php stuff is enough to make my head explode. Luckily I have a good hosting […]

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Well

There are of course two sides to every coin. After reading the story from the New York Times yesterday I went to the Star, The Toronto Star. I read the article of the opening day Toronto loss from the other perspective. As I started reading I was expecting the Yankees to be vilified, for […]

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I am not much of a baseball fan but today marked an important milestone. The New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays in their last home opener at Yankee stadium. Here is the link to the New York Times story if you want the details.

I am from Toronto and have always had […]

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