Leadership is a fat word. It sounds lofty and reserved for the few and the brave. The word itself is chock-full of various meanings and expectations, and the manifestation of it can be highly visible or understated. The good news is, leadership isn’t a...
This is my birthplace in Brunswick, GA. My wife and I located it this weekend while vacationing on Jekyll Island nearby. I lived in this house for the first three years of my life when my parents worked at the nearby shipyard building warships for World War II. My dad...
The world has marveled at the conviction, clarity, and charisma of Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky. He has demonstrated many of the virtues of a true servant leader. He clearly understands his role. “I am the CEO of a country,” he said, “elected...
Guest post by John Baldoni. No one wants to relive 2020. It was a year of pandemic, racial strife, economic crisis and climate catastrophes. This year, 2021 promises to be better; people are being vaccinated, jobs are returning, and a degree of congregant life is...
Fireside chats can generally yield surprising depth and insights. When the chat leader is a CEO and the audience includes high-potential leaders at an executive training retreat, it can be doubly poignant and powerful. Fireside chats afford a crucible for candor and a...