A South African friend asked, “Do you know what the most valuable land in the world is? It’s the graveyard, because with all of those people are buried unfulfilled dreams, unwritten novels, masterpieces not created, businesses not started, relationships not reconciled. THAT is the most valuable land in the world.”
Archive for Leadership
An Interview with Seth Godin [Video]
In this 11-minute interview, I talk to Seth Godin about change, how it is affecting the publishing industry, and how we can respond to it.
Should You Dare to Think About a Sabbatical?
A sabbatical may be just what you need. Don’t be too quick to dismiss the idea. With a little planning, it might be possible.
Project Management and Herding Cats
Sometimes in the midst of a project, you feel like you’re trying to “herd cats” to get everyone working together and moving in the same direction. If you’ve ever had that experience, you’re not alone.
6 Ways Leaders Can Build Trust
One of the most important parts of being an effective leader is building trust. In this guest post, Dr. Jeremy Statton provides 6 ways leaders can do this with their teams.
How to Improve Your Public Speaking by Practicing Out Loud
The single most important action you can take to become a more effective public speaker? Before you give a speech, practice it out loud, on your feet, as though you were in front of a live audience.