Sumner County Leadership Initiative

05/21/2015

05/08/2015

SCLI Class of 2015 trip to the Bartlett Arboretum.

11/16/2014

Welcome this year's class of the Sumner County Leadership Initiative! SCLI begins Wednesday, November 19th!!

11/16/2014

Here is an interesting article offering insight from President Bill Clinton about how to effectively communicate with people.

http://eblingroup.com/2014/11/7-things-leaders-can-learn-from-bill-clinton-connecting-with-people.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Fscotteblin+%28Next+Level+Blog%29

Delivering his monologue after the midterm elections last week, David Letterman was talking about President Obama’s low approval ratings and landed a great line:

09/04/2014

http://management.about.com/od/managementskills/fl/Management-vs-Leadership.htm

Learn about the key differences between management and leadership.

05/19/2014

http://careersingovernment.com/tools/gov-talk/career-advice/write-like-organizational-leader-5-simple-rules/

Every organization has managers and leaders. Managers are needed to maintain the organization’s functions; leaders are necessary to transform an organization. Leaders differ from managers in five distinct areas: Writing Style, Dress, Work Habits, Speech Patterns and Commitment. This article will f…

04/18/2014

http://smartblogs.com/leadership/2014/04/16/the-insatiable-desire-to-control/?utm_source=brief

It’s mythical and alluring, that thing that you may secretly desire. It surfaces slowly and silently unseen, unheard and often unrecognized. It hides withi

03/24/2014

http://www.georgeambler.com/leader-doesnt-matter-know-cant-communicate/

Without communication you cannot lead. You just end up taking a walk on your own. Communication has been central to the social process of all great leaders. “One can lack any of the qualities of an organizer – with one exception – and still be e

03/14/2014

http://m.bizjournals.com/wichita/blog/2014/01/lead-angry-leadership-tips-from-wsus.html?r=full

03/14/2014

http://smartblogs.com/leadership/2014/03/07/coach-ks-ah-ha-moment-and-his-secret-to-sustainable-success/?utm_source=brief

03/02/2014

http://smartblogs.com/leadership/2014/02/27/how-to-be-recognized-as-a-young-leader/?utm_source=brief

I recently asked readers to submit their burning leadership development questions. Those that get picked for a post will receive a free copy of my e-book.

03/02/2014

Interesting Q & A regarding leadership perspectives from the CEO of Adconion Direct.

The chief executive of Adconion Direct, a provider of digital advertising, says part of leadership is empowering people to do great things.