Perspectives

(This post is written for alumni of LEAD 365, although all are welcome to read it.) How is your career going? How is your family life? How are your finances? How are your stocks doing? You may be thinking, “Why so many questions about how I’m doing?” I’m asking...

Big Engine, Big Transmission

Last week I shared with you how the Pareto Principle, or the 80/20 rule, has influenced my life. I promised that in this week’s posting I would share how the 80/20 rule has impacted our design and delivery of LEAD 365 and beyond. The 80/20 rule impacts our design in...
O-Rings and Marshmallows

O-Rings and Marshmallows

(This post is written for alumni of LEAD 365, although all are welcome to read it.) One of my favorite philosophies for leadership is the Pareto Principle. I don’t think we talked about this principle in class so this may be a new topic to you. I want to explain this...
Truth and Love

Truth and Love

(This post is written for alumni of LEAD 365, although all are welcome to read it.) Truth without love can be mean, and love without truth can be a lie. Today’s post is a review of a skill that I think it is the most important skill needed in West Michigan...