Friends, Thanks, to the many of you who responded to my Fathers Day invitation to reflect on the lessons and gifts your fathers gave you. If anyone is in need of some inspiration – especially if you wonder whether your own efforts as a parent are bearing fruit – I encourage you to spend a … Continued
Friends, I end every installment of Reading for Leading with the line “lead with your best self.â€Â In my case no one had a clearer picture of “my best self,†nor conveyed it with such confidence as my dad did. He was for me an extraordinary leader and a truly fantastic coach because he continually … Continued
Friends, Last week I wrote about the refreshing quality of Bill Ford’s candor. (I have posted the full interview; to hear it click on this link: danmulhern.com/bill_ford.mp3. It’s about a half hour long, so it may take a bit to download). Readers blogged on this RFL, each shining a light on a different aspect of … Continued
Friends, Candor may be one of the most powerful tools in the leadership arsenal. How remarkable when a teenage child straight up tells you the unsolicited truth. Trust is born. How awesome when a boss articulates his or her previously nonverbal ambivalence, and tells you in clear terms what it is they like about something … Continued