I have one simple rule for surviving camp. It’s a personal rule, and not one that I share. It does not affect other people. It does not make me a better leader. Quite the contrary: it’s a survival tip. So, here’s my survival tip for camp: use the same shower …
wes Leaders Learn, Part 2
Earlier this week, I blogged about one of the leadership lessons I’ve shared with a group of kids at camp. You can read the initial thoughts here. The basic idea is as follows: Leaders Learn. Pretty revolutionary, right? Okay, maybe not, but sometimes necessity breeds simplicity. If we truly expect …
Influential Leadership
As I’ve studied leadership more and more, and as I have tried to become a student of leadership, a few things have stuck with me. One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned is the foundational definition of leadership comes from John Maxwell: Leadership is Influence. (here’s a blog post from …
Ask Questions No One Else is Asking
I tend to work better on a team. One of the reasons why is because I value being able to discuss a situation–it helps me process better. Have you ever been in a planning meeting with a group of people about a project, asked a question, and watched as the …
A Lesson from a Busy Street
Yesterday, after making a hospital visit, I sat in my suburban and watched as a student driver tried to parallel park two spots in front of me. (If it had been the spot directly in front of me, I may not have been as patient.) The car pulled up, waited …