You may be the boss, but are you a leader? Bosses order, leaders persuade. People obey bosses. People follow leaders. Being bossed brings drudgery. Being led brings fulfillment. I read this article by my friend Craig VanSlyke at the start of the new year and have been reflecting on it since. He really does a …
Category Archives: Leadership
The Journey Begins…Again
I’ve had this site since the mid-90s and it has seen several iterations. Recently it was hacked and it has provided me with an opportunity to reconsider. Over this is time, I’ve also had almost a dozen other sites that I have started with much more focus. Each was devoted to a topic and I …
To Give Meaning, Start With Mission
Why is meaning so important? Because when people find meaning in the work, they also feel a sense of ownership Great article in HBR. IMHO, this is huge at this time in public higher-education. As universities struggle with budgets, employees lack raises, and resources grow scare, a clear direction and remembering (as the sign behind …