An enterprise that is at war with itself will not have the strength or focus to survive and thrive in today's competitive environment. ~ Professor John O. Whitney, Columbia Business School
Tag: principles of leadership
On Leadership: Do you care?
People just want to know that somebody knows, and cares. ~ Dennis P. LeStrange, Former Senior Vice President, IKON Office Solutions
On Leadership: All Growth Comes From Failure
You learn nothing from your successes except to think too much of yourself. It is from failure that all growth comes, provided you can recognize it, admit it, learn from it, rise above it, and then try again. ~ Dee Hock, Founder and Former CEO, Visa International
On Leadership: Loyalty to Those Who Are Absent
To retain those who are present, be loyal to those who are absent. ~ Stephen R. Covey
Axiom Leadership Transformation Step 4: Truth: A Fearless Inventory of Yourself
Key Axiom: Make a searching and fearless written moral inventory of yourself. Action Steps to Truth: A Fearless Inventory of Yourself Write in a personal journal Make an accounting of your leadership, past and present Forgive yourself In Step 3 of your Axiom Leadership transformation you made a decision. You decided to trust in principles … Continue reading Axiom Leadership Transformation Step 4: Truth: A Fearless Inventory of Yourself
Leadership Transformation Step 2: Hope
Key Axiom: Come to believe that correct leadership principles and truths can transform you and your organization to greatness. Action Steps to Hope: Read inspiring and well written books and articles on leadership and development Ponder and meditate on the principles taught Believe in the power of principles and truth and become willing to put … Continue reading Leadership Transformation Step 2: Hope
Influencing Change Through Organizational Alignment
Leadership is a privilege given to a person by those who follow. You do not become a leader just because you have been given a title or a position of authority. Leadership is achieved when those who follow willingly give their full heart, talent, intelligence and energy toward your cause. I call this organizational alignment … Continue reading Influencing Change Through Organizational Alignment
Axiom Leadership
I have great parents. My mom, June Elder, taught me through consistent example about love and service. My father, Richard H. Elder, patiently taught me about character, ethics, business and leadership. My dad was a self-employed CPA in the Seattle area of the State of Washington and was a trusted advisor to many businesses and … Continue reading Axiom Leadership