by Jack Lannom | August 30th, 2016 | Leadership
Our natural, human reaction to conflict was drolly expressed by an anonymous poet: In matters controversial my perception’s rather fine I always see both points of view: the one that’s wrong and mine. “You think I’m wrong?” our ego fumes. “You find me irritating?!...
by Jack Lannom | August 23rd, 2016 | General
An ancient Eastern proverb warns, “When pride comes, so does disgrace; wisdom comes with the humble.” The art of leadership is the art of living, moment-by-moment, in humility. Humility is truly a state of mind—and the leader must understand that hubris and humility...
by Jack Lannom | August 16th, 2016 | General
R-E-S-P-E-C-T. What does this mean to you? Respect is a fundamental component of our personal and professional lives. Without respect, there is not a healthy dynamic in the workplace. A respect ratio is comprised of what means the most to you in the workplace. Respect...
by Jack Lannom | August 9th, 2016 | General
The following rules will create the high engagement culture I’ve been advocating. Rule #1: Develop a comprehensive philosophical system for sustainable personal and organizational growth and engagement—values, mission, and vision—and communicate that philosophy in...
by Jack Lannom | August 2nd, 2016 | Leadership
What is dignity? A quick Google search will tell you it means, “the state or quality of being worthy of honor or respect”. Every human being has dignity; therefore, every human being deserves to be treated with honor and respect. I believe there is a direct societal...