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Leadership: Towards a Definition Description
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0I have never quite found an adequate definition of leadership. The problem with a definition probably stems from the fact that leadership is better described than defined. I think this is true because definitions are meant to constrict a term. Leadership is just too broad. John Maxwell attempts to solve the definition problem by describing leadership with one word—Influence. Leadership is influence, not just a position of authority, This is worth considering: “A person may be ‘in control’ because he has been appointed to a position. In that position he may have authority. But real leadership is more than…
Keep ReadingFirst Fridays: Adam Edelen Part 2
10371We’re back with part 2 of our talk with Adam Edelen in which he talks about why he does what he does, how he stewards his influence, and how with success also comes failure. Also somehow Creedence Clearwater Revival comes up. Take a listen and let us know what you think, and tune in next week for part 3! Books mentions in this podcast: Dreamland: The True Tale of America’s Opiate Epidemic by Sam Quinoenes The Years of Lyndon Johnson: The Path to Power by Robert A. Caro Alexander Hamilton by Ron Chernow The Price of Tides: A Novel…
Keep ReadingConfessions of a Leader
15205Over the years, I have often found myself in leadership positions. I would love to tell you that I was born with a natural ability to lead, that leadership was my superpower. In my youth, I think I actually believed this about myself. However, as I matured, I realized I possessed no such thing. The leadership positions I found myself holding were more about my own ambition to rule the world than about my ability to lead. I had no idea how to really lead. No one in their right mind should have let me lead a herd of…
Keep ReadingHere Comes the Content!
8670Good news! We finally updated our site. Soon you will be receiving more content in a variety of formats. We plan to continue videos, but we are also adding written content, as well as a podcast. The goal is to produce 4-5 posts a week in one of these three formats. We hope the content will inspire creativity, development and a strong sense of community! Please let us know if you have any feedback. We want this to be beneficial for everyone.
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