TheLeadershipPrescription

Keep Your Eyes on the Stars, But Your Feet on the Ground

Leaders often have quotes that serve as inspiration. These quotes can serve as a reminder of how they approach leadership, or maybe it is something motivational that keeps them excited, despite challenges that they may face. One such quote for me is from Theodore Roosevelt. The original version was given when he was the governorContinue reading “Keep Your Eyes on the Stars, But Your Feet on the Ground”

Why W.A.I.T?

Today’s prescription is simple: Nothing is truly accomplished alone. I’d like to challenge you to think of some of the accomplishments that you have had that you are the most proud. Maybe it is a personal accomplishment, or maybe it is a professional one. It could be an award, a promotion at work, or anythingContinue reading “Why W.A.I.T?”

Own your attitude to lead your team

“You’re grumpy today.” Not a statement you ever want to hear, but this was a statement that was recently made to me on a particularly challenging day. And this is exactly the type of statement that should make a good leader step back and evaluate the current state of things. Why? Because attitudes are contagious.Continue reading “Own your attitude to lead your team”

Success in Leadership by Following the Rules of the Road

Today’s Prescription: Follow the rules of the road Ever have someone tell you to “stay in your lane?” Many times this is not a compliment, and is usually in response to overstepping some boundary (real or imaginary). In contrast though, on my last promotion, I was complimented by a superior for not simply “sticking toContinue reading “Success in Leadership by Following the Rules of the Road”

The Starting Dose

Today’s prescription: Take the first dose. And with that, I’d like to welcome you to The Leadership Prescription. I am getting started with this forum with the hope of having a repository of my experience and knowledge for all things “leadership”. My dream has always been to make the world a better place, and IContinue reading “The Starting Dose”