Connect the Dots
Posted: August 26, 2008
Most of the leaders I know are prolific readers. Reading offers opportunities to leverage a diverse range of opinions and practices that can be used to propel future growth. For that matter, even reading for pleasure provides a measure of intellectual sharpening and exposure to ideas that help broaden one's leadership base. But in my experience...
Leadership Muscle Density
Posted: August 20, 2008
There are two schools of thought on how to improve on a physical weakness. Let's take something we have to do in the Army for our Fitness test ' pushups.School of thought #1 says to break the training down to specific muscles. Do focused chest exercises: high repetition, low weights; low repetition, high weights. Do bench press, incline press, ...
It's about TEAM!
Posted: August 15, 2008
I just looked at today's baseball standings. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim have the best record in all of baseball. They win at home and on the road. They lead their division by 15.5 games and are the leading contender to win the World Series. But here's the amazing thing. There is not a single Angel in the top 10 of any individual offensi...