Diamonds in the Rough

Do you know a young leader like this – someone who shows a pattern of leadership by thinking out of the box, who sees only challenge and never problems, who readily accepts responsibility, is thick skinned and well respected by their peers? If so, then you  are likely in the company of a diamond in [...]

Everyday Leaders Make the Difference

What do most leaders have in common with Ken Blanchard, Jim Collins, and John Maxwell? Other than being inspired by their books maybe not much.
As I work with leaders at the The Leadership Connection: A Resource Centered On Great LeadershipTM it occurs to me the most effective leadership may come from everyday people who simply go [...]

Go Big in 2010

Go Big in 2010

I plan to “Go Big” in 2010. This intention is fueled by leadership lessons learned in 2009. The most important lessons I learned were:

Never underestimate the power of an idea whose time has come.
The importance of paying leadership success forward to other leaders.

Being courageous by standing firmly in your purpose, integrity, values, and truth.

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A Leader’s Heart

A Leader’s Heart

Every so often the planet is graced with a leader no one sees coming, an individual who accomplishes great things. Terri  Bridenbecker, executive director of the Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce, was one such leader. Though its been nearly a year since her untimely death, I think of her often.  Terri was a leader with [...]