On Leadership

Articles in this series

1. 1

   Before You Can Manage Others, You Must Be Able to Manage Yourself

   Effective management begins with mastering self-management. Understand why managing yourself is essential before successfully managing others.

2. 2

   Give More Than You Get

   Explore the transformative power of giving more than you receive and how it fosters personal and professional growth through enriched relationships.

3. 3

   Some People Quit the Company, Some People Quit the Boss

   Explore why employees leave beyond financial reasons, focusing on managerial relationships, professional growth, work culture, and loyalty.

4. 4

   Principled Principles, Principally

   Explore the importance of well-defined, universally applicable principles that guide individuals and organizations in making consistent and ethical decisions.

5. 5

   Keep Your Hands Clean

   Navigating conflicts with integrity and restraint preserves your reputation and reveals the character. Learn how to handle disagreements without losing credibility.

6. 6

   Understand RACI

   Explore the RACI framework and learn the differences between Responsibility, Accountability, Consulted, and Informed roles in effective project management.

7. 7

   Complete Decision Making

   Explore the nuances of sound decision-making processes that ensure clarity, integrity, and respect among teams, leading to well-supported outcomes.

8. 8

   Power Must Be Balanced by Responsibility and Accountability

   Explore the crucial balance between power, responsibility, and accountability in governance and business, and why unchecked authority can lead to ethical pitfalls.

9. 9

   Ground-Level Decision Making

   Discover how managers can effectively oversee teams by recognizing ground-level realities, promoting autonomy, and ensuring transparency.

10. 10

    Be the Boss You Would Work For

    Discover the hidden contributions of leadership and how to become the boss you'd love to work for. Reflect on the true responsibilities and develop skills to provide clarity, support, and respect to your team.

11. 11

    Political Accounting in Teams

    Discover how understanding political accounting within teams can enhance leadership effectiveness and foster team cohesion. Learn about the invisible ledger of goodwill.

12. 12

    Soft Strength

    Learn the importance of balanced strength in leadership and how quiet confidence fosters respect and authority.

13. 13

    Honesty, Complete

    Explore the importance of complete honesty in leadership, its boundaries, and practical guidelines to foster trust and integrity within teams.

14. 14

    Presence, Abundance, and Leadership

    Explore how presence and an abundance mindset influence leadership and personal well-being. Learn from real-life examples and discover the significance of emotional engagement and sufficiency.

15. 15

    Balanced Leadership: Majime vs Shokunin

    Explore how to balance passionate dedication with steadfast reliability in leadership. Learn to blend the strengths of the Shokunin and Majime to foster mature, effective leadership.

16. 16

    Risk Management in Teams

    Explore the critical distinctions between accountability and responsibility in risk management, and how effective strategies can foster a transparent, cooperative team dynamic.

17. 17

    Commitment Integrity: The Essential Element of Trust

    Discover the importance of commitment integrity and its role in building trust within relationships and organizations. Learn how to maintain it in your personal and professional life.

18. 18

    Path To Redemption: Promoting Growth Over Punishment

    Explore the concept of a Path To Redemption (PTR) as a constructive way to correct behavior and foster growth, focusing on proportional responses and mature leadership.