A leadership myth …
A problem with the addiction to “leadership” from many of today’s leaders is that much of what is bandied around as “leadership wisdom” is little more than […]
12
Aug
2010
All posts by
James Scott, Jr.
10
Aug
2010
Life as a parrot …
By the time the young woman was done talking, I was tempted to offer her a cracker. Beneath the outer facade, she must have been a parrot! […]
09
Aug
2010
What to do with some of your best ideas …
Do you want to develop a creative and innovative team? Do you want to develop a productive team? Do you want to develop a loyal team? Then […]
06
Aug
2010
Get this right and you can affect outcomes …
One of the most overlooked yet pivotal elements to outcomes of almost anything we pursue is the vital element of timing. If you get into the stock […]
04
Aug
2010
How patience trumps power …
Have you ever thought about what you might do if you could change anything with, literally, a wiggle of your nose? It wouldn’t have to be something […]
31
Jul
2010
Effective leaders ride shotgun …
It had already been a crazy but productive day, yet I still had an important presentation to make before the night was over. The day had been […]
30
Jul
2010
It’s your call …
It seemed as if all the blood drained from the face of one of my older sisters, immediately turning her complexion a paste white. Her mouth fell […]
28
Jul
2010
How does your list compare?
I bet you could add to the following list: Parents. Spouse. Family members. Friends. Teachers. Minister. Physician. Personal Trainer. Counselor. Boss. Co-workers. Mentor. Coaches. Financial advisor. Accountant. […]
24
Jul
2010
It’s a big world …
“People watching” is one of my favorite things to do. Often I can learn some profound things about humanity just by observing people … and people watching […]
23
Jul
2010
A tip for actually achieving change …
Change does not happen by accident. It’s not something that falls on you from the sky or someone else can accomplish for you. You can’t buy it, […]