Are You An Optimistic Leader: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

I. What is an optimistic leader? One of the best illustrations comes from Colin Powell. Powell says that great leaders know things will get better because they themselves will make them better. The following was drilled into Powell during his military training: “Lieutenant, you may be starving, but you must never show hunger. You may… Continue reading Are You An Optimistic Leader: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Leadership Nugget #7: Are You A Creative Leader?

According to a new study at The University of Texas at San Antonio, the key to a successful, creative leader is confidence. Ineffective or abusive leaders create stressful situations for their employees by humiliating them in front of others, playing favorites or not giving their subordinates proper credit for their work.Confident leaders inspire others to… Continue reading Leadership Nugget #7: Are You A Creative Leader?