In my youth, I spent some time in and around a kind of fundamentalism that placed a special emphasis on the concept of "authority". I never have been really good at caring about what people use that word to mean. For one thing, when I say "authority", I'm referring to something corresponding to reality. If it's demonstrably true and stands up against attempts to disprove it, … [Read more...]
Lead from the Front, not your Rear
Who hasn't had the opportunity to either experience leadership (good or bad) in action, or to exert leadership in some setting? Some basic observations from both sides of that experience can translate into effective rules for successful leadership. A leader motivates through encouragement rather than ridicule or intimidation: Motivation involves the personal goals of the … [Read more...]
