Posted by: Erineus on: April 19, 2009
PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA’S INAUGURATION SYMBOLIZED, in part, fulfillment of one of America’s noblest dreams—the dream of racial equality. Fittingly, President Obama took the oath of office at the same site where Martin Luther King Jr. had given his legendary “I Have a Dream” speech almost 45 years earlier. An estimated 1.9 million onlookers gathered at [...]
Posted by: Erineus on: January 31, 2009
FROM 1996 to 2007, manager Joe Torre led the New York Yankees to the playoffs every year—winning an astounding 17 series in the post-season. Over those same 12 years, the Los Angeles Dodgers did not win a single playoff series. This past season, Torre departed New York to coach the Dodgers. The result? The Dodgers [...]
Posted by: Erineus on: January 30, 2009
MANILA, Philippines—Salespersons are coached in the power of a first impression. Orators devote hours to opening statements. Journalists are admonished never to bury the lead. Sprinters practice racing out of the starting blocks. Interviewees are taught the importance of their initial handshake with a potential employer. In leadership, as in many other areas of life, [...]
Posted by: Erineus on: January 12, 2009
The Boss drives his men, The Leader inspires them.. The Boss depends on authority, The Leader depends on goodwill.. The Boss evokes fear, The Leader radiates love.. The Boss says “I”, The Leader says “We”.. The Boss shows who is wrong, The Leader shows what is wrong.. The Boss knows how it is done, The [...]
