... your code of conduct? What guides your lead-
ership actions? Are you approaching the game of leadership with
the same integrity as you approach the game of golf? Just as in the
game of golf, only ... do they see it in black -and- white or Technicolor?
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respond accordingly. They not only love the ‘‘work,’’ they have
fun playing the game. Well, most of the time!
The game of leadership has the same potential ... some golfers use their clubs
more often than others to accomplish the objective of putting the
golf ball in each of the 18 holes. Golfers compare their to...
... you want to change the course of one of these vessels, the
of cer -of -the- deck orders a change to the angle of the rudder.
The rudder angle changes the course degree by degree, and it is
readjusted ... make them known by your actions.
The Core of Character
Values are at the core of character. They help us determine the
rightness of our actions. They are not...
... ethical, there is no
they. Don’t just talk a good game, play a good game.
Golf s Code of Rules
The Golfer’s Home Companion
2
traces the rules of golf ‘‘back to
174 4, when the Honourable Company of ... added over the years. The
Of cial Rules of Golf, as approved and published by The United
States Golf Association (USGA) and the Royal and Ancient Golf
Cl...
... direction to your leadership activity
and their efforts.
Each of these requirements for play is found in both the game
of golf and the game of leadership. Hopefully, as we have played
these holes you’ve ... of the
church. At the close of the ceremony, the first bugler, at the front
of the church, played ‘‘Taps.’’ Just before he finished, and as
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refer to this as a bringing together of the elements of the game,
whether golf or leadership, for a shot at the target. All the pieces—
values, ... relatively neutral position with
the palm of the right hand (for right-handers) and the back of the
left hand facing the target. One hand should...
... Your leadership example
will rub off on others to their, and the organization’s, benefit. In
short, step out of the leadership shadows and into the glow of
increased leadership success.
Sure, there ... row into the cup he quits. Miss
one and he starts over!
Course Analysis
Golf commentators on television are mostly ex-professional golf-
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The Professional
A human resource (HR) professional was directly responsible to
the CEO for the management of the progression and succession
planning of senior ... through awareness of what is, and what is not, impor-
tant to the pursuit of leadership effectiveness, knowledge of how
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... remembered. There were many demonstrations
of leadership courage.
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There is no guarantee of success on the golf course. There is
no ... lion. The caddie drops the golf bag
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and shoots the lion with the rifle....
... up the need
for clarification of why questioned activity is important.
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Not a Popularity Contest
The only woman member of the ... her professional confidence with the CEO in the
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face of pressure from her boss. Finally...