My gratitude goes out to Joan Koerber-Walker and her Core Purpose blog. Joan is very involved in leadership development, small business and Arizona small business. She manages several on-line profiles and works tirelessly to make a difference through her business and professional services. Joan took the time to publish an interview of me that even includes some behind-the-scenes activity getting quotes from both of my adult children, Jessica and Michael. Joan, thank you for all you do as a member of the group and a friend!
The original idea for the Lead Change Group was launched on March 30, 2009. It rose out of my desire to develop as a leader and build quality leaders. I prefer action to inaction, so rather than hoping someone else would do something, I began the group.
My goal was to act on my belief that all quality leadership brings about positive change. Poor leadership brings about negative change. (Note: some poor leadership spawns positive change as a reaction, but not as a direct cause.) Good or bad, leadership creates change, or it’s not leadership. It’s just noise. Positive change is often referred to as win-win. Positive change is “worth it” to everyone involved. Excellent leadership is worth the effort.
But I have another belief about quality, character-based leadership you should know. [click to continue…]
