Keeping it Simple
Great leaders are almost always great simplifiers, who can cut through argument, debate, and doubt to offer a solution everybody can understand.
—General Colin Powell
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Scholarship or Wisdom? - Part 2
wis· dom [ˈwizdəm]
NOUN: the quality of having experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
Scholarship or Wisdom?
Over the past few weeks I explored the role that leaders play in looking ahead and preparing for what might be looming on the horizon. This discussion came to the forefront of my thinking because the month of September was National Preparedness Month in the United States. OK, so now it is October and it’s time to move on to another topic – well, sort of…
Preparation and the US Economy
For the past few weeks I have been exploring the role that leaders play in looking ahead and preparing for what might be looming on the horizon. This discussion has come to the forefront of my thinking because the month of September is National Preparedness Month in the United States.
Ready - or Not...
Last week, in an ongoing discussion regarding the US National focus during September on disaster preparedness, I stated that, “Prudence and leadership are definitely close cousins. And the month of September is a great month to practice both.”
What If It Happened to You ?
Last week I discussed the leadership quality of being willing – and the ability – to “look ahead” and ascertain “what is or could be occurring.” As I mentioned then, this is an essential quality for those who are in leadership. While it can indeed be difficult to accurately assess the current situation, size up the factors that are affecting where we are headed, foresee what is on the horizon, and determine what to do in light of the potential realities, there are things we can do to prepare.
Heads Up?
A prudent person foresees danger and takes precautions.
The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences.
Escaping the Fire...
A personal experience last week reminds me to continue to be grateful…
Go Fast - or Go Far? - or Both?
Last week I provided some thoughts regarding a traditional saying that was shared by a friend recently:
“If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together.” - African Proverb
In response to what I wrote last week, I received a couple of thoughts worth sharing.
Robert Cairns replied as follows:
Go Fast - or Go Far?
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