The Spirit and Pain of Africa

The Spirit and Pain of Africa
The Differences Are Amazing

So here I am visiting family in Johannesburg, South Africa.  The contrast between Dallas, Texas, where I now live, and Johannesburg as it is today, is incredible.   Let’s start with the way people live.  People in Johannesburg are prisoners in their own homes. High brick […]

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Responsibilities of Leadership in a Recession

The First Leadership Responsibility in a Recession

Employees going through a recession have a very strong need for something that will renew their spirit and give them courage. They need a vision that will give them new hope and a sense of purpose and direction. Yesterday’s vision hanging on the wall will not […]

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Where Has All The Spirit Gone?

Have We Lost Our Spirit?

Leader and employee spirit is the currency of success and yet these statistics tell a story that is economically not viable.

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Where are the True Leaders?

Interview on The Big Easy

This morning I was interviewed on the WEKZ Big Easy Radio Station. The interviewer, Scott Thompson, asked me some thought-provoking questions and made some excellent comments which I thought I would share with you.  The question I found the most interesting was, “Where are the true leaders … the Thomas Jefferson’s?”  […]

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Spirited Leaders Leverage Different Thinking Styles

Different Thinking Styles Apparent for Spirited Leaders

One of the characteristics of great organizational leaders who demonstrate high leadership spirit is that they are well-read and informed about the fact that mobilizing the workforce to deliver exceptional performance requires the ability to ‘speak the language’ that the employee relates to.  What this means is […]

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