The leader must know the job – or invite loss of respect. It helps if the leader has done the job before and done it well. Employees seldom respect the individual who constantly must rely on others when making decisions, giving guidance, or solving problems. Although employees usually show a great deal of patience with […]
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Vision – Leadership Qualities Series
The first requirement for a leader is a strong sense of purpose. A vision of what could and should be is a basic force that enables the leader to recognize what must be done and to do it. Vision inspires others and causes the leader to accept the duties of leadership, whether pleasant or unpleasant. […]
Leadership Qualities Series Coming Your Way!
One of the classes that I am taking this semester, my senior year of college, is a class on leadership and motivation. One of the textbooks that we are using for the class is “The Art of Leadership” by Manning and Curtis. Now that we have actually started to use the book for readings and […]
Coach Ken Carter
I am sure most of you have seen the movie Coach Carter, about the true story of Richmond High School in Richmond, CA where the basketball coach turns around the lives of his students and players. Coach Cater was played by Samuel L. Jackson if that helps you remember the movie. Anyway, at the National […]