leadership wisdom

Wisom From a Master: Pat Murray’s Five Leadership Truths

Pat Murray’s legacy, and why he still matters Pat Murray left behind a profound legacy. He served as a President of TEC (Now Vistage) before I became a Chair and, for decades, was a highly regarded and in-demand subject matter expert—a true thought leader and thought provoker. Pat Murray also founded and led J.P. Murray […]

Civility Isn’t Dead—But It Needs a Revival

This isn’t about being old-fashioned. Civility never goes out of style. It’s about how we treat each other when nobody’s keeping score. With that in mind, here are some practical reminders—simple habits and behaviors that, if we choose to bring them back, could restore a measure of respect and balance to the way we live and work together

Humility is an Essential Virtue in Life and Leadership

Humility is highly esteemed across cultures and societies and is a universal virtue. It is the quality of being unpretentious or modest, rooted in a realistic and grounded view of oneself and one’s abilities. It transcends pride or ego and embraces the willingness to acknowledge one’s limitations and shortcomings, making it a virtue that resonates with all.

The 14 Essential Traits of Exceptional Leaders

Throughout my 25+ years of studying leadership, I’ve been privileged to witness countless successful leaders in action. People often ask me about the key qualities that set these individuals apart. After much reflection and analysis, I’ve distilled my observations into the following 14 essential traits that I believe define truly exceptional leaders.

Humility is an Essential Virtue in Life and Leadership

“Humility is the most difficult of all virtues to achieve; nothing dies harder than the desire to think well of self.” – T.S. Eliot What is Humility? Humility is highly esteemed across cultures and societies and is a universal virtue. It is the quality of being unpretentious or modest, rooted in a realistic and grounded […]

Leadership Thought #240 – Eight Questions Leaders Should Be Asking All the Time

As I’ve covered many times in previous blogs it becomes less and less and about you working harder or having all the answers and more about you diligently asking the right questions and letting others guide you. You need to become an expert question asker and never miss an opportunity to interact with all employees in this manner. There are seven question that when asked on a regular basis will encourage your people and ultimately the company as a whole to learn and grow:

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