Share On: Navigation is a critical skill for sailors. When the magnetic compass first appeared in the 14th century, it rapidly became the foundation for modern navigational systems. Not long after, sailors developed the compass rose, also called a windrose. The rose typically divided the compass into 8 or 16 points (called points of sail)…
I created this short video last year as a test. It’s a little rough, but I decided to share it more widely now as it does give you a good feel for where I’m headed in developing future content for Leadership Adventure. As mentioned in my last news post, 2MT or “Two Minute Tips” will…
For some time I’ve wanted to introduce video content into my work. I’m excited to announce that my first video offering, “Two Minute Tips,” will be coming soon. Each Thursday, I’ll post a short video (two minutes or less), that will give you some quick tips on an essential area of leadership development. Some weeks,…
Last week, I shared 4 fundamentals of effective board service that pertained to key differences between the Board and the Executive team. This week, I’ll continue with 4 additional fundamentals pertaining to best practices for directors. Check out last week’s post by clicking on the button below. As a director, you are stepping into a…
At some point you may be invited to serve on a board of directors. This is an honor, as board members in general are considered accomplished leaders. But, many new directors are shocked to find that the executive skills that made them successful may actually be counterproductive in the boardroom. What are the differences? This…
I got my first real manager’s job in the late 1980s. I was thrilled, but overwhelmed. I had suddenly gone from being an individual contributor to managing a team of about 20 folks. Necessity dictated that I manage a higher volume of information. After a lot of reading and some trial and error, I adopted…