Character and emotional intelligence can be considered as two layers of our leadership capability, the two layers that are foundational to our leadership effectiveness. Character can be defined as the virtues, values, and traits that underlie our...
Read moreLeaders Are Learners
Effective leaders are committed to constantly learning and growing. This desire to grow is driven by their character. Effective leaders have the following character traits: Confident but not arrogant, they know they have been greatly blessed with...
Read moreWhat Is Character?
Character is the most important ingredient of leadership. I often use the analogy of a structure in describing leadership where character is the foundation. Without a strong foundation of character our leadership can be weak. We often describe...
Read moreCharacter Beats IQ 53-5 in Thrilling Leadership Bowl
OK, it is the middle of November and as the college football season moves towards the playoffs it gets more interesting, so I couldn’t resist the playful title. But there is a real point to this article. It is that leadership is more dependent...
Read moreMiddling Leaders Give Answers, Good Leaders Ask Questions
When someone on our team brings us as leader a question, often the best response is “What do you think?” Some people think that asking questions shows weakness. Some leaders do not have the ability to say “I don’t know.” Or they might think that...
Read moreTransparency and Trust
Transparency and trust are inextricably linked in leadership – transparency on the part of the leader to warrant trust from the constituent. Trustworthiness is a critical character trait for those that want to lead. People only accept the...
Read moreDealing with Discouragement
The natural response when we encounter someone that is facing discouragement is often to double down. It is a human tendency to back away from negative emotions. When we interact with discouragement, there are two common responses: the...
Read moreInvitation to a Taste of TLP
Effective leadership is built upon competency and character. The Townsend Leadership Program (TLP) has been proven successful as a cohort leadership program that results in both personal and leadership growth. Ken Vaughan, through New Horizon...
Read moreWhat’s Your EQ?
Leadership is defined as influence. Our ability to influence is dependent upon the quality of the relationships that we build with our constituency. The quality of these relationships is largely a result of our effective use of our emotional...
Read moreEmployee Engagement
Employee engagement can be a natural outcome of effective leadership. The result of employee engagement is generally a positive company culture and high levels of customer satisfaction. How do we achieve strong employee engagement? Here are some...
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