True leadership, supporting and inspiring

When we call someone a leader, what we sometimes mean is that they are the best in their particular field; they are inspiring because of how much they accomplish. To be highly accomplished is impressive, but that isn’t what leadership is about. True leaders are not just high achievers; they also support the people around them to achieve, and, in certain cases, to become leaders themselves. In other words, true leaders do not create a static group of followers. Rather, they create an environment in which everyone can develop their potential. True leaders don’t get so caught up in the forward thrust of their own energy that they forget about others or the larger environment. They set an example with their actions, and they also support others to act. This is why true leadership is so rare. Read more

Stress is our response to what happens

Stress is not what happens to us. It’s our response to what happens. And response is something we can choose. –Maureen Kiloran

Six Ways to Manage Leadership Stress:
Effective leaders know that stress can be a good thing. It keeps you focused. It makes you competitive. It prompts action. But stress, as many of us know, can also turn toxic. John R. Ryan, the president of the Center for Creative Leadership, maintains that managing leadership stress comes down to a handful of critical elements: maintaining perspective, exercising, opening up, welcoming feedback, streamlining, Read more

The potential of a teen-ager

Ten years ago when I attended a conference facilitated by Jack Canfield, I didn’t realize that it would be impacting my life today and the lives of our future leaders. I didn’t know that my perceptions Read more

Leaders and followers

“One measure of leadership is the caliber of people who choose to follow you.” -Dennis A. Peer Read more

Thought is Cause

Thought is cause: experience is effect. Read more