by bw_admin | Feb 7, 2012 | Servant Leadership
Directness, authenticity and a calm and cool communication style are leadership practices that deliver real results, while making an impact on the lives of the stakeholders you serve. Yet what makes leaders with those qualities stand out from the group and inspire...
by bw_admin | Feb 1, 2012 | Servant Leadership
While most people I’ve worked with would describe me as “calm, cool and collected,” there were times when I needed to be very directive with my communication and actually give orders. I would always hold off as long as I could, to make sure I had...
by bw_admin | Jan 25, 2012 | Servant Leadership
Authenticity is a quality that comes naturally to me now. When I was young that wasn’t exactly the case. I behaved differently based on where I was and who was present. This is a very stressful way to live and I paid the price early in life. I can’t say...
by bw_admin | Jan 10, 2012 | Servant Leadership
I sometimes laugh when folks I’ve worked with over the years have praised my communication style, describing it as “affable,” “cool” or “calm.” The truth is that in most cases, I was being eaten alive on the inside. Projects...
by bw_admin | Jan 3, 2012 | Servant Leadership
Maybe it’s the effect of the eggnog or turning the calendar to a New Year, but I’ve been in big time dreaming mode the last few days and I’m completely excited for 2012. Like Steve Jobs, I’ve got this feeling deep down in me that I’m...
by bw_admin | Dec 27, 2011 | Servant Leadership
For my final blog of 2011, I was compelled to step a little out of character and share with you the kisses I received from God over the past couple of weeks. I got a lot out of writing it, and I hope it serves to encourage you also. I’m now well into my first...