Difficult Conversations: Information Age Leadership, Part 5

In “Difficult Conversations,” my fifth entry in my ongoing series of video blogs “Leadership in the Information Age,” I talk about how to approach a difficult conversation and why they are so very important – not only for course-correction, but for future development. Bottom line, difficult conversations are absolutely necessary and critically important to improvement and … Read more

Tactical Patience: Information Age Leadership, Part 4

In this age of instant connectivity, patience can be difficult. In this entry in my ongoing series of video blogs “Leadership in the Information Age,” I review the idea of “Tactical Patience.” As a leader, you must resist the impulse to immediately intercede in a situation. The first thing you need to do is listen. … Read more

Listening: Information Age Leadership, Part 3

In this entry in my ongoing series of video blogs “Leadership in the Information Age,” I discuss what “Listening” looks like for the Information Age. For leaders in the Information Age, it is tempting to send out mass texts or emails and assume that we are communicating well with our team. But this is not … Read more

Setting the Azimuth: Information Age Leadership, Part 2

In this entry in my ongoing series of video blogs “Leadership in the Information Age,” I discuss what “Setting the Azimuth” looks like for leaders in today’s world. In the Information Age, having a strong intent is more powerful than ever. Leaders must constantly be reiterating the mission and driving the intent in order to … Read more

Information Age Leadership, Part 1

This video blog is Part One in a series on “Information Age Leadership.” Leaders looking to grow their organizations to a world-class level often ask me, “What’s changed that make the dynamics so challenging today?” The short answer? The Information Age is now dominant in our lives. Now that getting and sharing information is as … Read more

What is Values-Based Leadership?

Values-based leadership is a commitment to doing the right thing by making decisions and choices based on values. 1. Leaders “walk the talk” with… Integrity Personal Will Mentoring Balanced Perspective Humility Self-Reflection Servant Leadership 2. Teams reflect the example of the leadership. 3. Values are in the DNA of the organization. Values-based leadership can only … Read more