Loichinger Advantage

What are the universal truths about leadership?  How can organizations get their arms around such great concepts to better leverage organizational success and competitive advantage in the marketplace?  While John Kotter and John Maxwell may disagree, I tend to side more with Marchus Buckingham, given the ideas coming from his book, The One Thing You Need to Know About Great Managing, Great Leading, and Sustained Individual Success.  That is, there is not one single idea, or group of ideas, that will eventually lead to success and fully engaged leadership in every organization.

Early Attempts

I watch the economic uncertainty of this time with great interest and perspective.

I watch as a parent.  My wife and I continue to provide support and direction for our children - faith, college tuition, food, compassion, shelter, etc.  Are the tangible opportunities the most significant; or is our faith, hope and inspiration more significant today, even though it may not emerge until much later?  I know the answer that I’d provide today.

Next, I am curious as a business owner and consultant to growing organizations.  I have seen clients move ahead with strategic initiatives they planned, and see others who have made a decision to delay the consulting until the economy has stabilized.  Even though I remain more hopeful than ever, I wonder what that means in my clients mind, and what indicators will provide the tipping point for their decision.