The Spirit and Pain of Africa
The Differences Are Amazing
So here I am visiting family in Johannesburg, South Africa. The contrast between Dallas, Texas, where I now live, and Johannesburg as it is today, is incredible. Let’s start with the way people live. People in Johannesburg are prisoners in their own homes. High brick [...]
The First Leadership Responsibility in a Recession
Employees going through a recession have a very strong need for something that will renew their spirit and give them courage. They need a vision that will give them new hope and a sense of purpose and direction. Yesterday’s vision hanging on the wall will not [...]
Have We Lost Our Spirit?
Leader and employee spirit is the currency of success and yet these statistics tell a story that is economically not viable.
Interview on The Big Easy
This morning I was interviewed on the WEKZ Big Easy Radio Station. The interviewer, Scott Thompson, asked me some thought-provoking questions and made some excellent comments which I thought I would share with you. The question I found the most interesting was, “Where are the true leaders … the Thomas Jefferson’s?” [...]
Different Thinking Styles Apparent for Spirited Leaders
One of the characteristics of great organizational leaders who demonstrate high leadership spirit is that they are well-read and informed about the fact that mobilizing the workforce to deliver exceptional performance requires the ability to ‘speak the language’ that the employee relates to. What this means is [...]