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Buy-in

How do people buy into decisions? By being an integral part of the process. When I recognize a piece of myself in a decision—even in the smallest of ideas—I have a vested interest in making sure that decision is successful; it makes me successful.

Visioning

Vision is a crystal clear mental photograph of a better future that beckons. It is the result of unrelenting hard work and sacrifice. It is the culmination of missions accomplished and goals achieved.

Does Leadership by Committee Work?

There is an old saw: A camel is a horse designed by a committee. You can ride a camel, true, but it just isn’t the same. You can try to lead by committee, but you won’t be happy with the ride.

Small Steps, Huge Gains

A key to successfully reaching goals, especially great-big, worthwhile goals, is to break them down into bite-sized chunks.

Choosing a Winning Team

If we use the body metaphor to describe a team, we should imagine a graceful, powerful, highly coordinated athlete in motion—each sinew and muscle firing and contracting in perfect harmony; each part mutually excelling the other in importance.

Leading with the Truth

Leaders in the most healthy, open cultural environment still have a responsibility to manage information.