How happy are you, I asked? On a scale of 1-10, tell me…how happy are you? Andy took a moment, looked up at me and replied, you mean today? Are you talking about at work? Are you asking about my life in general? Happy…about what? Andy was seemingly confused. What did I mean with this…
Category Archives: behavior
Why Are They Rare?
I started a Google search several months ago. I wanted to keep up with the latest news, trends, research, and people associated with great Leadership. I have been bothered to say the least, by the massive quantity of “stuff” out there associated with Leaders, and Leadership. And it’s not all good. I thought twitter might…
That Danged Glass
I was golfing this past weekend with old friends. We’ve golfed together Saturday mornings for 30 years, and we know each-other well enough so there is a good blend of kidding each-other, as well as digging a bit deeper into more personal issues in front of us. I was not having a particularly great day…
Do You Trust Me?
When Jerry Bock and Sheldon Harnick collaborated on their famous song “Do you love me” from Fiddler on the roof, the combination of the melody and the pleading lyrics create a memorable phrase that seems to stay with you. And finally after Tevye and Golde agree “I suppose I do”, they join together and sing…
It’s still about Fear and Greed
On October 19th 1987, all the hopes and dreams that had been built into a steadily growing investment account for many, was dashed in one dark sullen day with the largest one-day percentage decline in recorded stock market history. Like the market decline of the recession in the late 2000’s, many of the younger investors…
I have people skills, I am good at dealing with people…
The Rare Leader™ is always interacting with people. The Rare Leader™ is able to utilize intuition to sense what people are feeling and thinking. The Rare Leader™ has the ability to interact positively, actively listening, understanding, and responding to different behavioral styles. The Rare Leader naturally proves he or she can focus on others rather…
Moving from Charisma towards Integrity
You have spent a career climbing the leadership ladder. Through your experiences and careful research, you have discovered a consistent pattern of behaviors predicting the potential of great success in a Leader. I call these twelve behaviors and characteristics the style of a Rare Leader™. Since January, we have “dug deep” into the behaviors of…