The Art of Destruction...

I have been immensely impacted by quotes.

In one way they are just words, and yet in reality they are so much more!

They are timeless and asynchronous.

Today I continue a series of posts sharing quotes that have been the most influential for me.

"The creative act is first and foremost an act of destruction."

Advertising As Tax...

I have been immensely impacted by quotes.

In one way they are just words, and yet in reality they are so much more!

They are timeless and asynchronous.

Today I continue a series of posts sharing quotes that have been the most influential for me.

"Advertising is the tax we pay for products that are unremarkable."

One Year & Ten Years...

I have been immensely impacted by quotes.

In one way they are just words, and yet in reality they are so much more!

They are timeless and asynchronous.

Today I continue a series of posts sharing quotes that have been the most influential for me.

"We over estimate what we can accomplish in a year, and we under estimate what we can accomplish in ten years."

Society Change...

I have been immensely impacted by quotes.

In one way they are just words, and yet in reality they are so much more!

They are timeless and asynchronous.

Today I begin a series of posts sharing quotes that have been the most influential for me.

"If you want to change society, you have to tell an alternative story."  - Stuart Briscoe

Leadership is about Staying On Point...

Staying on point is difficult.  It requires focus, stamina and a tough shell.

Great leaders are able to do it though.  They are able to stay on vision in a way that enables them to transcend the moment.

When we lead...things will get tough.  There will be a temptation to lose or shift focus.  Ability to run a marathon is essential.

It isn't always fun or easy...but staying on point is a must if one is going to lead.

Leadership & Passion...

Successful leadership is not rooted in pride or pay.

Great leadership is birthed out of personal passion.

Compelling leaders lead things they would be willing to do for free.

This is why it is imperative that leaders first know themselves and then lead from the inside out.

There are far too many "leaders" who sought the position for the wrong reasons and they struggle to understand why they are unsuccessful and unfulfilled.

True leadership is self-leadership...it starts from the inside and flows out.

Leadership is More Art and Less Rocket Science...

Some people would like to think that leadership is rocket science.

They seem to feel a need to make things more complicated than it really is or needs to be.

Whether it is their misunderstanding about leadership or a pride issue, the rocket science approach actually paralyzes.

Leadership is much more art.

Leadership is about being able to put frames around problems and situations in order to allow others to properly see and engage with situations and opportunities.

Leadership is much less of an equation and much more of a creative endeavor.

Can rocket scientist lead?

Sure.

But they will be successful leaders not primarily because of their knowledge of explosive propulsion, but because of their ability to paint a picture.