... 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 ... for birdies, and even eagles. Play these holes poorly and the
odds are that the golfer will be home for the weekend. Play them
well and the golfer will probably...
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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...
... 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
Club of St. Andrew, Scotland, now cover etiquette; ... illustrates a
different and all-too-often-held view of how to exercise the power
placed in the hands of a leader:
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... 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?
4. Finally, do you have a vision for yourself and your future
in the game of leadership, much as Woods, Sore...
... 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
Churchi...
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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 n...
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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 r...
... 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 ... it was
they themselves who were the root cause of the problems. One
leader had the courage to stand up, and speak up!
A favorite of mine is the pilot mentioned...