People become leaders for different reasons. Some people believe it is their destiny, that somehow they were born to lead and aspire to elevate their position, enhance their visibility, manage the impressions of others and prepare themselves to assume control, take responsibility, and wield great power. Others default into the role of a leader because [...]
Are You Leading from Fear? How Emotions Can Elevate Your Effectiveness We often depict our leaders as fearless heroes. The romanticized notion of courageous warriors leading soldiers into battle informs how many people think and feel about leadership and how many leaders think about and even expect of themselves. While it is true that making [...]
by Phil Liebman, CEO & Founder When I reinvented my current life and career path back in 2003, I felt ill-equipped at the time to influence, much less guide already successful business leaders effectively. It wasn’t that I felt I couldn’t be helpful, and I certainly had the tools, training, resources, and experience to [...]
by Philip R. Liebman American holidays tend to be commercialized beyond recognition of their origins and purposes. I have no quarrel with free enterprise benefiting from society's patriotic (and other) sentiments. In fact, American business dedication, innovation, and sensibility have lent enormous strength to the power of our celebrations and remembrances. My questioning is [...]
The French writer (and critic) Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr wrote, “The more things change, the more they remain the same.” It may be true that, in general, change may be the only absolute constancy in life. It is even more the case for those who lead businesses. Managing change is perhaps the single most essential responsibility [...]
The other day a good friend and colleague asked when the appropriate time might be to stop wishing people “Happy New Year?” I think it begs the question of why we extend this wish in the first place. I have no issue with people expressing well wishes as a friendly greeting. And certainly, the [...]
Listening is an art. Like with any art, people have differing degrees of natural talent. Some people are more naturally inclined to develop better listening skills than others. The good news is that talent is not a prerequisite. If you dedicate yourself, you can learn to listen well enough to become an exceptional leader by [...]
Independence Day is when Americans celebrate our freedoms and commemorate our independence from oppression. I think most people tend to take for granted our inalienable rights: those protected by our constitution and preserved by the strength and resolve of our republic. The point these people miss is that there can be no rights without some [...]
Why Great Leaders All Think Like Entrepreneurs (and Not all Entrepreneurs are Great Leaders) A standard definition of an entrepreneur is someone who starts and grows a business. Given the significant odds of failure, it’s not surprising that those who launch successful companies become folk heroes and sometimes even celebrities. It may surprise you – [...]
What were your summers like as a child? Like myself, most people I know looked forward to summer as a time when we were free of the demands of school and spent our days finding enjoyment in just about whatever we pleased. I was fortunate that my parents could provide for summers that seemed carefree [...]
