April 2012
IN THE NEWS: New valuable, free resource from U.S. bishops
IN THE NEWS: People still dying for Jesus' mission
IN THE NEWS: Washington man brings S3 Leadership to Pacific Northwest
QUICK TAKES: Five tips for keeping good people
TAKE FIVE: When criticism comes, keep first things first
February 2012
TAKE FIVE: Wise to Protect the Good Name of Others
IN THE NEWS: Catholic Vision for Leading Like Jesus taking root in Uganda
IN THE NEWS: Servant Leader author becomes Yeshua Fellow
A LENTEN REFLECTION: From one disciple to another
BACK TO BASICS: Why Catholics leave and return: Yeshua Fellow's research highlighted
QUICK TAKES: Treasure hunts undercover diamonds in the rough; Five ways to engage, cultivate Gen X talent
January 2012
IN THE NEWS: Leading Like Jesus: Evangelizing force around the world
BACK TO BASICS: Trust pays in parishes! Study measures it; Café Reconcile featured in AP story
QUICK TAKES:5 leadership lessons from Dr. Martin Luther King; Entrepreneurs share time management tips; Ten minutes to understand motivation
TAKE FIVE: Stretching yourself for others can prompt miracles
December 2011
BACK TO BASICS- Fast answer highlights importance of shared vision
IN THE NEWS- Pope Benedict emphasizes importance of servant leadership
TAKE FIVE: Wisdom from St. Ignatius — Showing respect changes everything
November 2011
BACK TO BASICS- The power of gratitude — from Thanksgiving Day to thanksgiving daily
QUICK TAKES- How to benefit from your failures
TAKE FIVE: EVERYDAY WISDOM FROM ST. IGNATIUS- Four parts to a sound decision-making process
September 2011
BACK TO BASICS- 7 simple ways to motivate others
QUICK TAKES- To meet or not to meet — that is the question
Sometimes less is more
TAKE FIVE: EVERYDAY WISDOM FROM ST. IGNATIUS- Keeping first things first
July 2011
BACK TO BASICS- 5 kinds of bosses who drive people crazy – and out the door
QUICK TAKES- Body language can undermine collaboration
TAKE FIVE: EVERYDAY WISDOM FROM ST. IGNATIUS- Learning and virtue both needed
June 2011
BACK TO BASICS- Another tip for building trust: acknowledge your errors to build better teams
KEEPING OUR FOCUS- Ancient practice relevant habit for today
TAKE FIVE: EVERYDAY WISDOM FROM ST. IGNATIUS- Listening should always come before speaking
April 2011
TAKE FIVE: Wisdom from St. Ignatius- 'Fraternal correction' key to high performance
BACK TO BASICS- Building trust key to effective working environments
March 2011
BACK TO BASICS- Lent is a leadership season
EFFECTIVE TEAMS- Three kinds of skills needed on successful teams
TAKE FIVE: Wisdom from St. Ignatius- Charity includes giving others the benefit of doubt
January 2011
EFFECTIVE TEAMS- 9 roles to strive for in building good teams
INNOVATION- Tapping into the zeitgeist — shorter newsletters more often
TAKE FIVE: Wisdom from St. Ignatius- Centuries-old advice anticipates today's political, social discourse
December 2010
BACK TO BASICS- Fast answer highlights importance of a shared vision
TAKE FIVE: EVERYDAY WISDOM FROM ST. IGNATIUS- Showing respect for others changes everything
‘TIS THE SEASON: The Leadership Secrets of Santa Claus: Good reading now and later
November 2010
A CLOSER LOOK- 7 tips for turning your organization into a team
BACK TO BASICS- Micromanagers make lousy leaders
DOSE OF REALITY- Integrity involves admitting limitations
FOOD FOR THOUGHT- The Secret of Wealth a timely topic as Thanksgiving approaches
TAKE FIVE: EVERYDAY WISDOM FROM ST. IGNATIUS- Beware success — it can take the wind out of our sails
September 2010
A CLOSER LOOK- Delegating and growing — a leader's balancing act
BACK TO THE BASICS- Leading Like Jesus: It really, really works — even in jail
TAKE FIVE: EVERYDAY WISDOM FROM ST. IGNATIUS- Generosity key to productivity
June 2010
A CLOSER LOOK- Why change is hard — and what you can do about it
BACK TO BASICS- S3 Leadership: Leading begins on the inside
TAKE FIVE: EVERYDAY WISDOM FROM ST. IGNATIUS- How to win friends and influence people
May 2010
BACK TO BASICS- The Power of Culture: Even Lombardi focused on love
TAKE FIVE: EVERYDAY WISDOM FROM ST. IGNATIUS- The best way to meditate may also be the simplest
April 2010
RESEARCH- Empirical support for servant leadership's role in vibrant parishes
TAKE FIVE: EVERYDAY WISDOM FROM ST. IGNATIUS- Beware of losing sight of what matters most
March 2010
INNOVATION- Leaders have to foster innovation to get it
RESEARCH- More problems with compliance cultures: leaders lose too
TAKE FIVE: EVERYDAY WISDOM FROM ST. IGNATIUS- Work can be a prayer
January 2010
TAKE FIVE: EVERYDAY WISDOM FROM ST. IGNATIUS- Higher goals, better striving
Why compliance can’t be the focus of leadership
December 2009
A CLOSER LOOK- Leadership and charisma: good, better and best news
RESEARCH- Know thyself — Are you an 'In Leader' or an 'Out Leader'?
TAKE FIVE: EVERYDAY WISDOM FROM ST. IGNATIUS- A generous heart is yet another grace
October 2009
Beyond the obvious: The power of intimacy
TAKE FIVE: EVERYDAY WISDOM FROM ST. IGNATIUS- We need to use the gifts God gave us
September 2009
Increasing or squandering assets: What difference does leadership make?
SHARING GOD'S GIFTS- Innovative lay professionals help parishes assist the unemployed
TAKE FIVE: EVERYDAY WISDOM FROM ST. IGNATIUS- The world needs you — now more than ever
August 2009
Once is not enough: Ode to redundancy
Theory X or They Y: Do Christian leaders really have a choice?
June 2009
Headliners model selfless leadership — and illustrate its power
Pope models integrity in Williamson flap
PUT ON HOLD? STUCK IN TRAFFIC? MAYBE GOD’S CALLING YOU TO PRAY- 10 Prayer Pointers for busy people
Why CEOs get fired: What the rest of us can learn from study
March 2009
How to hire for collaboration: It doesn’t just happen
The role of humility in fostering effective listening and leadership skills
Lenten reflection: Tough times can be a blessing
February 2009
Effective leadership in lean times
Taking care of your best people
January 2009
Harvard research, encyclical point to same reality
Leaders’ dilemma: Christ inspired, secular challenged
June 2008
Getting, keeping younger team members
MONEY ISN’T EVERYTHING- Good news for small business, non-profit and church leaders
People key factor in growth
April 2008
Marriages and teams — they mess up in similar ways
Uniqueness is not equality
We are a body — ancient wisdom and contemporary insight
February 2008
Leaving a legacy: Who really matters?
Sometimes it is brain surgery!
April 2007
Of course we can motivate others! (And we should)
Satisfaction with boss big part of the picture
March 2007
Caution: Motivation is not performance
Motivation: three levels
Motivation: three definitions
Optimum motivation requires intimacy
February 2007
The sources of power — a quiz
November 2006
Did you know?
LifeBreath in the broadest sense — for you on the Web
LifeBreath Leadership — A new perspective
The best approach to productivity
August 2006
You be the judge: Tale of four consultants
July 2006
The Enron lesson: servant leadership in the news
Jim Collins’ new, quick read a fine tool for nonprofit leaders
April 2006
7 Common — But Outdated — Assumptions
For-profit and not-for-profit insights
February 2006
History of management — and secret of effectiveness — in 100 words ... or less
LEADERSHIP REFLECTIONS- Rosa Parks: A moving lesson in leadership
Timely tip — Let people get it out