My definition of energy is less technical than the ones you might find in a physics textbook. For me energy is the ability to get things done. My concept of energy is about two-parts enthusiasm, two-parts will-power, one part know-how and one-part stubbornness. I was reprimanded once for talking about ‘creating’ energy and from a [...]
The old coach used to say, “You can’t coach speed!” and he was pretty much right. Either you have it or you don’t. But you can always get faster and you can make sure you are running in the right direction. Capacity is about what you have but capacity can be overrated. More importantly, effectiveness [...]
I’ve heard the question asked many time, “Are leaders born or made?” Drucker’s response was, “Leadership must be learned.” (The Leader of the Future, xi) I’m not one to argue with Drucker but I will argue with the question. Obviously all leaders are born. But the question assumes that there are two classes [...]