As I wrote in a previous blog entry, to teach is to transform. When you're a leader seeking transformation of what you and your followers are doing, you better look at your ability to teach. William DePuy, the American general who transformed the American army after the Vietnam War, saw that teaching was a central part of his role as transformative leader. I'd like you to go deeper into this … [Read more...]
Teaching And Transformation
November 16, 2012 by
To transform is to teach. You must be an effective teacher if your followers are to realize transformation, if their group or organization is to become something significantly different and better than what it has been. Osmosis won't cut it. Serving as a silent example won't, either. And don't get me started about the non-starter of yelling, shouting, and bullying your way to transformation. Nope, … [Read more...]
Minneapolis, Chicago, And The Step Backward
August 27, 2012 by
In 1950 a passenger train trip from Chicago to Minneapolis required a little more than four hours to complete. Today, the same trip takes more than eight hours. For a variety of reasons--poor track conditions, lower speeds, more stops, and mismanaged scheduling--the time has lengthened. We've taken a step backwards. This points to something I've seen elsewhere. When you go back and look at books … [Read more...]
