24
Jul
What Makes an Effective Leader?
A predisposition represents your natural bent, your primary inclination—what you tend to do or think or say, or how you tend to act. ...
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23
Jul
Legacy and Influence
Maybe it’s my age. Perhaps it’s simply the dawning of a new realization. Regardless of the origin for this motivation and drive, the need for establishing legacy is taking center stage for me. My ancestry is very blurred: I knew my maternal grandmother, but met my grandfather only once or...
12
Nov
Are You Disconnected From History?
Social scientists tell us that one of the unique characteristics of Western culture in our generation is an increasing disconnection with our history and heritage. Those connections used to provide a sense of identity, a sense of participation in a type of cultural legacy that...
17
Oct
Understanding Yourself
Empowered leadership has three critical components—included in my website’s byline: Understand Yourself. Influence Others. Lead the Way Influencing and leading come naturally for many of us: to some degree, it seems to happen automatically with those with some inherent leadership skills. The difficult part is understanding yourself. Recently, I was...
24
Apr
Making Memories
I recently attended a retirement party for a good friend of mine; in fact, my friend and I started our teaching careers at the same time. I moved on to another vocation, while my friend—older than myself—remained in education, and has now just retired. Attending this...