Tag Archives: leadership

Has Obama failed the leadership test?

Posted on November 3, 2010 by Ken Carroll

It seems the US election results are partly a referendum on the President. What, from a leadership perspective, did he do wrong? A quote from JK Galbraith may reveal the answer: “All of the great leaders have had one characteristic … Continue reading →

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We need original voices on leadership

Posted on November 1, 2010 by Ken Carroll

There’s some pretty bad writing on leadership out there. From books to social media there’s also a lot of the same people re-hashing self-referential, bland ideas. With a few notable exceptions, there’s a sad lack of originality in what people say … Continue reading →

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Leadership, zombies, and self-direction

Posted on October 28, 2010 by Ken Carroll

Imagine it’s 50,000 years ago and we’re wandering around on the savannah, in a group of, say, 130 or so. Someone has to choose a direction, but we’re scared, vulnerable, unruly. The journey to find/distribute resources never ends. Nor does … Continue reading →

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Motivation is not a trap

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Ken Carroll

 Here’s a quote on motivation from John C Maxwell that I think could confuse as much as it illuminates: “The whole idea of motivation is a trap. Forget motivation. Just do it. Exercise, lose weight, test your blood sugar, or … Continue reading →

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