Fatherhood and Conversations

Fatherhood and Conversations

Wally Bock says that being a father, like being a boss, is all about conversations. In his own life as both a leader and a father, he has seen the value and impact of communicating well with others. Conversations with his children formed the foundation of his...
Wally Bock | Keeping the Best

Wally Bock | Keeping the Best

This is the first in a two part special series for Father’s Day. Fathers are leaders who influence the lives of their children. You may know Wally Bock from his Three Star Leadership Blog. In this series, I highlight some of his insights about fatherhood and...
The Toolbox

The Toolbox

We’ve had a lot of contractors in and out of our home over the past three weeks of home reconstruction after our flood. First, the emergency disaster cleaners. Since then: plumbers, electricians, and flooring experts. Soon, we expect drywall hangers and...
The First Decision

The First Decision

Leadership begins with a decision to make a difference. It is a decision to act, a decision to do something. Leaders are people who decide to live and act in a way that brings about positive results: in their organizations, families, and communities. The first...
Handling A Crisis

Handling A Crisis

Great leaders are the people who respond swiftly, purposefully, and gracefully under the pressure of extraordinary stress. We have lived in our home for three months. Not long after we moved in, I noticed a bad smell in the kitchen. It wasn’t the garbage or the...
What Every Leader Needs

What Every Leader Needs

I enjoyed people-watching at last week’s Leadership Link Conference. One common thread united all the people attending the conference: their interest in leadership. People at the conference fit a few categories. Some were long-time leaders. They’ve been...