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Two Leadership Lessons from Iraq 2011
In 2011 the US withdrew troops from Iraq and, initially, things looked good. In terms of security, military and civilian…
The Opportunity in Mistakes
Not long ago I was playing with my 2 year old son. I discovered two important things: First, the little…
Building Teamwork When People Don’t Get Along
Consider Ken. It’s Monday morning. As Ken struggles to wake up, he feels a familiar sense of dread. The Monday…
Earning Influence
Years ago, I worked with an organization that played a major role in the reconstruction effort in Kosovo. In my…
Creating Clarity
A chief responsibility, for any leader, is to create clarity. When I work with organizations that are struggling or not…
Five Unconventional Characteristics of Effective Leaders
“Successful leadership is not about being tough or soft, sensitive or assertive, but about a set of attributes. First and…
Anger is an Ugly Leader
Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret. – Ambrose Bierce Anger…
Are You Killing Vision?
Three stonemasons in the Middle Ages were hard at work when a visitor came along and asked them what they…
Fear: A Leader’s Greatest Enemy
Several years ago, I sat down for coffee with the leader of a well-established organization. I’ll call him Mark. As…
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