Quick question. What is the #1 characteristic of a great leader? When I ask my audiences that question or ask my private coaching clients that question, they tell me such things as vision, caring, charisma, communication, and problem solving. They are all good answers and they are all a part of being a great leader … whether you lead a …
It’s always time to do the right thing
Almost exactly 20 years ago, I published my very first Tuesday Tip and strangely enough, the article was entitled “Integrity Matters. Character Counts.” I thought it was an appropriate message for an election about to take place. Here we are now, just finishing another presidential election and that Tuesday Tip seems more relevant than ever. After all, we’ve all witnessed a rampant lack of …
How to set an inspiring example others will follow
We live in an image-crazed society where we worry too much about our reputation and too little about our character. And we focus more on the PR spin we can give our image than the actual example we’re setting. But there’s hope. The very best leaders, the most effective leaders, the truly motivating leaders continue to realize the importance of …
The Power of Believing in Yourself
A while ago I was speaking at a conference with Lou Holtz, one of the most successful football coaches of all time. Both of us were speaking on the topics of success and performance but I especially liked the way Lou got right to the bottom line. He simply said, “The most important thing I can tell you is to believe …