I was a prodigal. Sure, I masked my inner rebellion with excellent grades, modest athletic achievement, student leadership positions and a high degree of socialization. But the truth was still there. I was a prodigal. I ran from God. I ran from reality. Chasing wine, women and song helped me gain over 15 kg my […]
One of the most crucial aspects of leadership is curiosity. Curiosity presses into the unknown with playful willingness. Curiosity notices big things and little things. Curiosity fuels connections and creativity. Curiosity is essential to authentic leadership in a knowledge economy. And it can be risky. I’m not talking about false bravado or “take this hill […]
We are watching a fascinating leadership transformation in the Middle East. A dozen countries are experiencing political turmoil as protesters have flooded the streets, wanting their voices to be heard. Interestingly, they are not following a high-profile personality or even a named leader. One news report offered the term “crowd-led.” These crowds, or movements, don’t […]