Power is a difficult topic for most. There are prevailing attitudes that power is not something spoken openly. Oftentimes, the word is associated with the misuse or abuse of power, such as a boss or community leader who took advantage of other people, or the personal history of being manipulated by someone in power. Power in … Continue reading Power and Moral Identity
The doldrums is a nautical term referencing windless conditions. As the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration tells us, this belt near the equator is officially called the Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone, “ITCZ” and pronounced as “itch” – how appropriate! In sailing, it was known as a place where sailing ships encountered such calm waters and winds that … Continue reading The Doldrums
Leadership Disabilities The mythos of the superhero is not just in comic books, it is in executive offices, board rooms, branches, hospitals, airline cabins, schools, firehouses, …everywhere. Leaders are expected to be great at everything. Yet, every person has disabilities. Really. We think we hide them, too, but the truly astute see them. Sometimes the disability … Continue reading Leadership Disabilities