LEADERSHIP CONDITIONING: ACHIEVING MAXIMUM POTENTIAL
As a big fan of the game of baseball, the start of spring training and reporting of the pitchers and catchers always generates excitement and the blood flowing around my house. As I recently contemplated the talent and preparation of some of my favorite ball players, the parallel to solid leadership development stood out. Just as an athlete’s performance—at any level from sandlot to the majors—is dictated by their preparation and conditioning, so is a leader’s performance.
THOUGHTS ON LEADERSHIP AND CULTURE
The richness of leadership examples throughout the centuries and from so many perspectives amazes me. Recently a mentor challenged me to review Psalms 23 from the old testament of the bible from the perspective of the author’s (King David’s) ideals of a quintessential leader. I would argue that whether one views this from a religious perspective or simply looks for a strong definition of effective leadership, David—a master of both civil and military leadership—offers a perspective that is worthy of reflection in any age.