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...
Whose Fault Is It?

Whose Fault Is It?

As a leader, I’m certain you would agree it is your responsibility to maximize the contributions of those on your team. So what happens when you have a smart person on the team, who occasionally provides valuable insight, yet is generally quiet in leadership meetings?...
5 Ways You Can Become a Leader of Leaders

5 Ways You Can Become a Leader of Leaders

My good friend and fellow John Maxwell Team Executive Director, Deb Ingino in New York, recently wrote a piece with great wisdom. In my desire to be a river and not a reservoir, much of her wisdom is shared below. Deb tells the story of a woman, let’s call her Liz, at...
Core Beliefs of Great Leaders

Core Beliefs of Great Leaders

Great leaders change us for the better. They see potential in their team members the members may not necessarily see themselves. They challenge us, encourage us, and map out the way we can accomplish great results. Most of us know a great leader when we experience...
Were Your Strategies Successful This Year?

Were Your Strategies Successful This Year?

As we approach the end of the year, some of the leaders I work with on a regular basis are happy to report they will meet their annual goals, while others will have missed a few. Before you read on, this is not a post about effective goal setting. An article in a...