Upon reflection on current circumstances, it is clear. One of the most valuable abilities in leadership is acting ethically. This means acting without regard for personal gain. In one of my courses, we examine ethics by weighing utilitarian perspectives. We emphasize what benefits the majority. We then contrast this with egoism, which focuses on personal … Continue reading Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Leadership: A Relativist Approach
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When Your Partner Doesn’t Get It
As many of you know, my company launched a new division to help people navigate their health journey through advocacy. In developing the company, we realized that we needed a couple of key partners to get this accomplished and I wanted to elaborate on the behavior of one because their handling of a situation is … Continue reading When Your Partner Doesn’t Get It
Compassion Versus Sympathy and Empathy
I work with a special needs sports program in my town. One of my roles is to explain to our teenaged volunteers how we want them to interact with our athletes and what kinds of behavior are acceptable. The class is a little heavy handed as we feel that our culture of kindness is the … Continue reading Compassion Versus Sympathy and Empathy
What Happens When No One Wants to be the Leader?
I was thinking about the horrible situation at Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics. It was an institutional epic fail that is a classic case of no one stepping up to be the leader. Everyone focused on their personal agendas and did not look to be the one to stand above the madness. It reminded … Continue reading What Happens When No One Wants to be the Leader?
A Lesson in Credibility
I had a little misstep in my class the other day. I shredded the attendance sheet before I had a chance to input it into my spreadsheet. So, I did what every trusting professor would do, I asked the students at the next class to mark whether they attended the previous class. Then a funny … Continue reading A Lesson in Credibility
Leadership Means Being Relevant
I was listening to Wharton Radio on Sirius/XM last week and a listener was calling to complain about an unmotivated, know it all subordinate. Quickly into the discussion, it became apparent that the problem was with the manager as much as the employee. The caller twice interrupted the host who was suggesting potential course of … Continue reading Leadership Means Being Relevant
Learn to Let It Go
No, I was not watching Frozen this weekend, but rather was thinking about the unrest that festers in the workplace. More and more people are feeling slighted and holding onto these perceived slights to the detriment of their health and the health of their team. Instead of moving forward and working towards common goals, people … Continue reading Learn to Let It Go
The Two Real Keys to Success
As many of you know, my daughter has started college this Fall. Her workload is daunting as she majors in physics and music. Not surprisingly, about a week ago, I got the call. “Dad, we need to talk.” Like every other freshman, her world has been turned upside down. Surrounded by tons of people 24/7, … Continue reading The Two Real Keys to Success
Fearless Leaders are Doomed to Fail
There is a certain image of a fearless leader. Maybe it’s General Patton storming through Europe in World War II or Tom Brady putting his team on his back to win a Super Bowl. Then when asked about their victory, they tell you how they always knew they’d be victorious and there was never a … Continue reading Fearless Leaders are Doomed to Fail
Labor Day is Time to Be Accountable for Your Work
Monday marked the unofficial end of summer. No more cruising to the beach, laid back office vibes on Fridays and Mondays, and vacationing co-workers. Starting today, you are in the home stretch for your year. Time to dust off your review, goals, and bonus plans and measure where you are compared with where you are … Continue reading Labor Day is Time to Be Accountable for Your Work
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