by Mike Edwards | Oct 7, 2019 | Leadership Daily
I once worked with a leader who seemed to be imitating Steve Jobs. His efforts to imitate showed up in how he dressed, his explosive temper and even how he demanded respect. The difference is that this leader was doing more damage than good. I read about leadership...
by Mike Edwards | Oct 4, 2019 | Leadership Daily
How many times have you heard the expression, “but, that’s the way it has always been around here?” This simple statement is the battle cry of the status quo. Leaders do not accept what we have is the best it can be. Leaders know what they care...
by Mike Edwards | Oct 3, 2019 | Leadership Daily
In my days as a project manager, I would often tell people how I never failed. This statement was true, given what I was trying to be; a manager. Unfortunately, though, I was failing at being a leader. Leaders are continually trying to take themselves and others to...
by Mike Edwards | Oct 2, 2019 | Leadership Daily
Vulnerability enables leadership. I have seen dramatic shifts in groups after a moment of vulnerability. Even a little bit of vulnerability goes a long way. The best way I know to ease the discomfort of confronting fear is to talk about it. When I am vulnerable and...
by Mike Edwards | Oct 1, 2019 | Leadership Daily
Do you feel uncomfortable at times in your day to day work? Leading means going places where you, and others, have yet to go. Leading means pushing through your own fears and inspiring others to join you. Leading means making the impossible, possible, and being...
by Mike Edwards | Sep 30, 2019 | Leadership Daily
What do you care about? People? Their growth and potential? Changing the world in some way? There are plenty of things in the world to care about. You will be most passionate about the things you care about most. Without passion, it is unlikely you are going to care...
