Too Important to Help
Too Important to Help During the American Revolution a man in civilian clothes rode past a group of soldiers repairing a small defensive barrier. Their leader was shouting instructions, but making no attempt to help them. When the rider asked the corporal why he did not help his men, he retorted with great dignity, “Sir, […]
Do the Most Important Things First
Do the Most Important Things First Industrialist Charles Schwab was a key figure in Andrew Carnegie’s steel empire. Frustrated with his inability to get everything done, he once reluctantly agreed to meet with a consultant named Ivy Lee, who was recommended to him by John D. Rockefeller. Schwab had little use for consultants, but since […]
In the early 1990s when President George Bush had John Sununu-George Mueller
In the early 1990s when President George Bush had John Sununu-George Mueller In the early 1990s when President George Bush had John Sununu as his White House chief of staff, a reporter asked Sununu if his job was difficult. He quickly answered, “No.” The reporter thought Sununu had misunderstood the question, so he asked again, […]
He Wished He Had Praised More
He Wished He Had Praised More The Duke of Wellington, the British military leader who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo, was not an easy man to serve under. He was brilliant, demanding, and not one to shower his subordinates with compliments. Yet even Wellington realized that his methods left something to be desired. In his old […]
Patriotism Survey
Patriotism Survey When asked how well the word patriotic describes them, the following percentages of Americans answered “very well”:Of all respondents: 53%Men: 57%Women: 49%Ages 18-34: 35%Ages 35-49: 44%Ages 50-59: 67%Ages 60+: 77% Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Pinterest Email
A Godly Government
A Godly Government After decades of service to his country in both war and peace, George Washington completed his second term as president. In his Farewell Address to the nation he wrote: “Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. In vain would that man claim […]
King Saud
King Saud Clark Clifford shares this reminiscence of his former boss, President Harry Truman: Every morning at 8:30 the president would have a staff meeting. One day the mail clerk brought in a lavender envelope with a regal wax seal and flowing purple ribbons. Upon opening it, the President found a letter from King Saud of Saudi Arabia, […]
Are You a Leader or a Boss?
Are You a Leader or a Boss? The boss drives his men; the leader coaches them.The boss depends upon authority; the leader on good will.The boss inspires fear; the leader inspires enthusiasm.The boss says “I;” the leader, “We.”The boss fixes the blame for the breakdown; the leader fixes the breakdown.The boss knows how it is […]
Paid Mistakes
Paid Mistakes Stephen Barnes was a proponent of conventional leadership thinking that challenges people to make mistakes as they stretch themselves to improve. Apparently Stephen’s boss didn’t share his views. The CEO stepped into Stephen’s office and bluntly said, “It’s all right to be wrong, Barnes, just as long as you don’t do it on […]
Eisenhower on Leadership
Eisenhower on Leadership “In order to be a leader a man must have followers. And to have followers, a man must have their confidence. Hence, the supreme quality of a leader is unquestionably integrity. Without it, no real success is possible, no matter whether it is on a section gang, on a football field, in […]