by Damian Gerke | Apr 14, 2017 | Leadership
This series is about viewing parenting from the perspective of leadership and developing future leaders. Being a parent is the most basic—and most vital—of all leadership roles, though it’s rarely thought of that way. I wish someone would have oriented me to...
by Damian Gerke | Mar 30, 2017 | Leadership
This was originally going to be a single blog post. As I started writing it quickly became apparent that there’s no way I can address it in 400 words or less. So I’ve decided to make it into a series instead. Perhaps the most significant leadership role...
by Damian Gerke | Mar 16, 2017 | Leadership
There’s been a recent chorus of voices exhorting people to be “a leader, not a manager.” The contrast implies that being a manager is a second-fiddle, lower-level role. (I think) I get what these voices are saying: Boldly go. Lead the charge, take...
by Damian Gerke | Jan 12, 2017 | Leadership
This is the second entry in the Fine Line Series, highlighting the often razor-thin margin between essential and detrimental leadership behaviors. Exhibit a particular behavior and you’re a champion; overdo it just a little bit and you’re a chump. How do...
by Damian Gerke | Jan 5, 2017 | Leadership
Welcome to the Fine Line Series, highlighting the often razor-thin margin between essential and detrimental leadership behaviors. Exhibit a particular behavior and you’re a champion; overdo it just a little bit and you’re a chump. How do you know where the...
by Damian Gerke | Oct 27, 2016 | Leadership
Where do we begin to get better as a leader? There are so many things we must do to lead effectively. But that’s part of what actually prevents us from getting better as leaders: There is so much to focus on. And focusing on too much = focusing on nothing. One of the...
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