Does Leadership Training Work?

Does Leadership Training Work?

The question of the effectiveness of leadership training has been asked many, many times over the past 20 or 30 years. The answer is… Yes, it can work…and no, it doesn’t work. This dual answer may seem puzzling at first, but let me explain. Leadership training, along...
Avoiding A “No-Confidence” Vote

Avoiding A “No-Confidence” Vote

Imagine being a CEO, community leader or politician and receiving a vote or letter of “no-confidence” signed by those you are leading. Ouch! Darryl Duncan is the CEO of a hospital in Morgantown, WV and according to WVNews.com, he received such a letter in early...
A Tale Of Two People

A Tale Of Two People

On a sunny spring afternoon years ago, two people graduated from the same university with plans to achieve recognition and success. They both had similar upbringings: each came from a small town, actively participated in similar campus organizations, and had...
Are You A Rhinoceros Or An Elephant?

Are You A Rhinoceros Or An Elephant?

Have you ever been in a meeting where your boss or other “leader” seemed to monopolize the agenda? Most of the time was spent with the boss speaking at the attendees. I’m sure you can relate to this. Conversely, have you been in a meeting with someone who was calm,...