A Leader's Journey

Google Grows, and Works to Retain Nimble Mind

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 08:33:25 -0500

Google Grows, and Works to Retain Nimble Mind

Jason Fried has a radical theory of working: that the office...

Wed, 24 Nov 2010 12:40:56 -0500

Jason Fried has a radical theory of working: that the office isn’t a good place to do it. At TEDxMidwest, he lays out the main problems and offers three suggestions to make work work.

Jason tells us that the main distractions from work at the office are mangers and meetings. While I didn’t agree with everything he said, as a manager a few of his examples really hit home. What are your thoughts on his diagnosis of workplace distractions and how he proposes managers fix the problems?

When Are Facebook Updates a Firing Offense?

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 23:15:03 -0500

When Are Facebook Updates a Firing Offense?: I think it is best to practice safe social networking...

The Five Levels of Delegation

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 09:41:14 -0400

The Five Levels of Delegation

The Dark Side of the Brilliant Boss

Sun, 24 Oct 2010 20:27:00 -0400

The Dark Side of the Brilliant Boss

The Right Way to Fight

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 20:27:49 -0400

The Right Way to Fight: We often have to deal with conflict and disagreements in many areas of life....

It's All About You?

Sat, 25 Sep 2010 10:18:20 -0400

It's All About You?: An interesting compliment to my recent post, It’s Not All About Me.

Who's Watching You?

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:41:00 -0400

The other day I decided to take a walk on my lunch break. I just wanted to get outside and enjoy...

Seth Godin argues the Internet has ended mass marketing and...

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 23:31:29 -0400

Seth Godin argues the Internet has ended mass marketing and revived a human social unit from the distant past: tribes. Founded on shared ideas and values, tribes give ordinary people the power to lead and make big change. He urges us to do so.

How to Handle Surprise Criticism

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 23:02:00 -0400

How to Handle Surprise Criticism

The Smartest Person in the Room

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 18:06:00 -0400

I remember when I was first promoted to an official leadership role. I remember very clearly my...

This Week Has a Theme...

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 19:00:00 -0400

This Week Has a Theme...: Book Review from Leader Lab: Good Boss Bad Boss

Are You a Bosshole?

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 19:00:00 -0400

Are You a Bosshole?

O.K., Team, It’s Time to Switch Chairs

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 18:00:00 -0400

O.K., Team, It’s Time to Switch Chairs: Sheila Lirio Marcelo of Care.com says that by moving to...

Train the Boss Day

Sat, 07 Aug 2010 11:17:00 -0400

Train the Boss Day: An interesting idea for new and seasoned leaders.

It’s Not All About Me

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 20:19:57 -0400

I often wonder what drives individuals to strive for a leadership role. Leadership comes with...

We Are All Workers - Part 2 The Mayor of Braddock, PA is a...

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:21:00 -0400

We Are All Workers - Part 2

The Mayor of Braddock, PA is a 6’8”, tattooed Ivy League graduate who has taken the challenges in this former steel town and made it his mission to overcome them. His commitment and tough brand of optimism may be the town’s best hope for bringing a new generation of pioneers to Braddock.

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We Are All Workers - Part 1 When the steel mills closed in...

Sun, 18 Jul 2010 17:20:00 -0400

We Are All Workers - Part 1

When the steel mills closed in Braddock, PA, they left behind a dwindling population living in near apocalyptic circumstances. Now, a new generation of urban pioneers has come with a mission- to create a new frontier from the ashes of the once vibrant town.

Lessons on Leadership: From Mandela to Obama

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 10:00:00 -0400

Lessons on Leadership: From Mandela to Obama: In a video interview Rick Stengel of Time and David...

What Do You Look for in a Leader?

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:00:00 -0400

I think that everyone who is interested in leadership asks the question; what are the traits of a...