Category Archives: Short Thoughts

“In various societies and situations, several images of leadership have surfaced over the years. These images have differed depending on the cultures of origination and their authorship. The guide for Christian principles and dogma is the Bible and it is … Continue reading →

Today, as we remember the death of the greatest servant leader who ever lived, C. Gene Wilkes’ comment is poignantly relevant. The greatest test of your leading with the heart of Jesus is not whether or not you overcome the … Continue reading →

I want to take this concept a little further. Greenleaf reintroduces the principle of primus inter pares in his book Servant Leadership – published in 1977. This term was first identified in early Roman times as a way of reducing … Continue reading →

Last night I watched the television program Undercover Boss. If you haven’t seen this ‘reality show,’ it follows CEOs going ‘undercover’ in the companies they run and/or own to observe ‘first-hand’ how their employees work to make the company successful. This week’s … Continue reading →

In preparation for teaching a master’s level course on the Foundations of Christian Leadership for the Caribbean School of Theology in Jamaica (sorry, no room in my suitcase), there are a number of excellent books and journals I have been … Continue reading →

Vision grabs . . . Warren Bennis and Burt Nanus – a couple of gurus whose work on leadership studies I greatly respect – made this statement, about the importance of casting a clear compelling vision, in their book Leaders: … Continue reading →

recently, a clinical psychologist (ph.d) taught a group about the three negative emotions: fear, anger, and hurt. all other negative emotions, he stated, are associated in one way or another with these three. fear (the negative aspect), as defined by … Continue reading →

In his book titled Good to Great, Jim Collins lists two distinctive character qualities shared by leaders of ‘great companies.’ First, these individuals possessed incredible professional will – they were driven to endure most anything to make their organization a … Continue reading →

Linda Tischler compiled Fast Company’s 25 rules for leaders during their 2002 RealTime San Diego conference. Whether you work with a for-profit or not-for-profit organization, this collection of ideas, tools, and inspirational advice will benefit you. 1. Audit Your Company … Continue reading →

Recently, I re-read an article written by Warren Bennis published in 1999. What had first caught my attention was the title . . . The End of Leadership;[1] then the by-line hooked me . . . A shrinking world in … Continue reading →