Thoughts, devotions, and more from Jeffrey K. Ross, author of "Next Step Devotions"
One of the characteristics of a multiplying type of leader according to Liz Wiseman's book Multipliers is that they are talent magnets who gain a reputation of being the best people to work for. According to Wiseman, "People flock to work for them knowing they will be fully utilized and developed to be ready for …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #322: Be a Talent Magnet, Not an Empire Builder
Yesterday I finished reading the book Multipliers: How the Best Leaders Make Everyone Smarter by Liz Wiseman. The book discusses leadership styles and practices along the continuum of being a multiplier versus a diminisher. In short, multipliers are "genius makers and bring out the intelligence in others. They build collective, viral intelligence in organizations," whereas …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #321: Be a Multiplier, Not a Diminisher
Many companies have diversity and inclusion programs. Generally, these are efforts to make sure that groups which are sometimes estranged and underrepresented are represented, heard and included in meaningful ways in the business. Such companies see diversity as a strength that benefits the business. I don't have a problem with such programs, of course, but …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #315: Seek Diversity of Thought
When we hear the phrase "absence makes the heart grow fonder," we usually hear it in the context of being apart from loved ones and the desire that grows to be reunited when separated from them. Today's application of the statement is in a very different context - coworkers. With periodic vacations, trips, and various …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #289: Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
Even though I was at home on vacation this week, I still had a full agenda of things I wanted to get done. I didn't get everything accomplished, but I got much of it done. In fact, I enjoyed it so much, I'm going to schedule another "staycation" for next month and perhaps the next …
Continue reading Leap Year Lesson #259: It’s OK To Lean On Others When Needed
