Archive for June 2019
Followership
My father-in-law reminded me of a basic axiom of leadership. Leaders need followers. Sounds like a “no-brainer” but it has profound implications. Followership is huge and I’ll bet you haven’t given much thought to it. You may have heard the quote attributed to John Maxwell, “If you think you’re leading but no one is following,…
Read MoreThe Great Debaters
Hollywood doesn’t often communicate values that I embrace. But, the movie, The Great Debaters, was a refreshing release back in 2007. It is based on an article written about the Wiley College debate team by Tony Scherman. It’s the true story of a debate coach, Melvin B. Tolson from a historically black college and his efforts to place…
Read MoreNo Choice
Choices. In America, we are so grateful that we have them. Lots of them. I mean, life is like a huge buffet. I can say what I want, go where I want, when I want. Now there are some restrictions. I probably can’t fly over Area 51 in Nevada. I can’t yell “fire” in a…
Read MoreCountry Music and Loneliness
Don’t hate me, but I’m going to let out my true self. I love country music…at least the new stuff. I’ve been known to play it from time to time. I was listening to my new favorite by Kenny Chesney called “Get Along.” The second verse starts like this: “Saw a model on a billboard,…
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