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Great leadership, like storytelling, answers ‘why’ not ‘how’

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Jay Morris

Several years ago, I attended a Dave Ramsey EntreLeadership seminar. Ever since then, Dave (or more likely someone on his staff) has been very good about emailing me with business tips and info on his latest offerings. If anything, he’s … Continue reading →

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Seven things not to do if you want good volunteers

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Jay Morris

Some years ago when I was volunteering on a board, the chairperson turned to me at a meeting and whispered, “I’ve given up way too much of my time for this organization.” I was surprised to hear her say that … Continue reading →

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The ‘secrets’ to great leadership really aren’t secret

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Jay Morris

What makes a great leader? I’ve been posing that question to credit union CEOs for an article I’m writing for NAFCU’s magazine. Without spilling too many beans, let me share with you some “secrets” I’ve learned about great leadership. I think … Continue reading →

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Keep your head in the clouds and your feet on the ground

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Jay Morris

Years ago, when I was working at a DC trade association, the CEO stopped by my office one night before heading out the door. “Why do businesses fail?” he asked me. I could think of many reasons, but I knew … Continue reading →

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Hard evidence that soft leadership skills matter

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Jay Morris

It’s interesting that Inc. and the McKinsey Quarterly both had articles this week on what you might call the softer or “emotional intelligence” side of leadership. Geoffrey James’ “8 Core Beliefs of Extraordinary Bosses” on the Inc. website is well … Continue reading →

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