There are many definitions of the terms leader and leadership. Historians, scientists, theorists, researches, scholars, and practitioners from many fields of endeavor have identified countless characteristics and traits of good and successful leaders. However, in spite of all of these efforts, no single definition, no universal list of attributes, and no all-encompassing metric for quantifying…
Regardless of titles, ranks, organizational flow charts (organograms), seniority, degrees, inheritances, or any other forces that put someone in a position of leadership, it’s undeniably true that not everyone is a leader. Unfortunately and as a result of that stark yet simple reality, many organizations are being led by LINOs (Leaders in Name Only). They…
Regardless of age, level of experience, or position, there are times when adults regress into pure childishness. When they do, they can quickly become petulant, grumpy, nasty, irritating, uncooperative, and well, downright troublesome. Dealing with them can be at best difficult, and in some cases, it becomes nearly impossible. If left unchecked, their ability to…
When the success of a plan is dependent on a single or standalone entity, such as a particular individual, a critical resource, or an anticipated course of events, that plan is said to have a single point of success. Correspondingly, it also has a single point of potential failure. For example, a non-profit’s annual staff…
The old metaphor of a raging bull in a china shop is graphic and easy to imagine. Not unlike the metaphorical china shop bulls, bulls of a different nature can and often do visit leadership teams, boardrooms, and organizations. Unlike china shop bulls, organizational bulls generally creep in over time. As a result, leaders and…
There are no absolutes regarding that which is viewed as funny, acceptable, or welcome in any environment that hosts two or more people. Those views are instead highly subjective in their nature, they are affected by a wide range of influencing factors, and their potential impact on a team is enormous. As a result, the…