Developing as a proficient leader requires commitment to mastering many of the skills and tools of leadership. One of the strategic skills of leadership is the art of listening. According to Robert Kramer of George Washington University, “To a large degree, effective leadership is effective listening.” Consider the following interesting Statistics on Listening: People spend 70 to 80 percent of their waking…
I have been a student of leaders and leadership for over four decades. Observing leaders globally in a variety of ministries and organization has informed my leadership perspective. Although there have been a few negative examples along the way, the positive lessons I have learned far outweigh them. The notes accrued after reflecting on each encounter filled multiple notebooks. Most…
“Hey Mom! Turn right! No: I mean turn left.—Oh, I guess you have to turn around and go back.” Those were the instructions my children were calling out to their mother from the Observation Deck of the Human Maze. Our family was enjoying (well the children were enjoying it) a family night of fun together. My wife had been convinced…