Mahatma Gandhi was against saying, “I don’t know” how to solve a problem. Instead, he insisted on finding a way to solve problems, regardless of the magnitude. This is the spirit of innovation, the laying of the train tracks before the locomotive is built. In order to stay competitive as a leader, you must evolve [...]

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In the most basic terms, organizational savvy is emotional intelligence on an organizational level. It is a deep understanding of how individuals, teams, and the organization function - and the ability to react appropriately to those factors. Some leadership foundations can exist independently of each other, but an effective leader must have organizational savvy in [...]

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Companies and community organizations sometimes have a mission or vision statement, which is a great way to promote understanding and a common goal. But how can you, as an individual, become a visionary leader who motivates a team toward a common goal? Let’s start by defining vision as it applies to the individual leadership level.
A [...]

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I was asked by my son, who is a Junior at Syracuse University, what is the message of my site(s).
I did not know how to initially answer him.  Finally, the answer arrived.
My personal message is Optimism.
Optimism for individuals, families, communities, the nation and for the people of the world.
All of my messages are optimistic but [...]

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