Tuesday, 24 November 2009

McLeadership

The story of the rise and rise of McDonald's and the lessons that can be learnt for leadership has often been told. Here John Maxwell tells it again, with some application from his own life.

Saturday, 21 November 2009

Feeling Tired?

Leadership is hard work. Which means we get tired. Which means we need to take regular breaks.

On my other blog earlier this year I posted a series on keeping the sabbath. To see what Rick Warren has to say on the subject, click here.

Thursday, 19 November 2009

Leadership Lessons from U2

In an industry where bands combust regularly, U2 have stuck by one another to achieve unrivaled success. Mutual respect has laid the foundation for their longstanding musical partnership, and personal friendships have carried them through tough times. Each band member's willingness to elevate the U2 brand above their own popularity has kept the group unified. Meanwhile, a refusal to be content with prior accomplishments has compelled U2 to pursue change and push the boundaries of their artistry.


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Tuesday, 17 November 2009

More Leadership Principles from John Maxwell

Five Responsibilities of Good Team Leaders

1) Seek Out and Removes Barriers to Make the Team's Job Easier
2) Give The Team Freedom to Grow, Learn, and Deliver
3) Set Crystal Clear Expectations
4) Hold People Accountable for Performance
5) Foster a Culture of Inclusion by Hiring People That Are Different Than They Are.

Click here to read the whole thing.