LISTEN LIKE MR. ROGERS

On March 20, we celebrate TV personality and Rollins College Alum Mr. Fred Rogers who would have been 86 years old.  He passed away in 2003.  Fred Rogers dedicated his life to serving children. His relentless commitment to all that …

LISTENING LEADERS TAKE NOTES

A fundamental tool for listening leaders is taking notes.  Although you may periodically take notes when you are on the phone or in meetings, the majority of leaders normally do not take written notes. 

 

The following 6 suggestions are designed …

GET ON THE BALCONY

Do you spend most of your time in the ‘DOING’ of life?

If so, you are most likely not realizing your fullest capacity.  Consider the importance of GETTING ON THE BALCONY periodically to check out what is happening.  This is …

DON’T FILL THE SILENCE VACUUM

Ron Heifetz, Senior Lecturer at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Government, is one of the foremost authorities on leadership.  I had the privilege of learning with Ron several years ago and can personally attest to the unconventional approach he uses to …