Lathren on Leadership

I was asked by a few people to share my thoughts on key events in my five decade career. I enjoyed doing that! I have many fond memories - and some not so fond. I hope I cover something here that helps someone else.

Leadership and truth are inseparable. You cannot have leadership without truth....and truth is the sine qua non of trust. There are times when leaders do not tell the truth the way it needs to be told. I discuss that in Episode #65.

In Camaraderie at Work, the objective is to provide ideas to leaders on how to create a sense of family in the organization. When we know each other as people, and not just workers, we work together better. We connect, cooperate, and support because we have more knowledge and interest in our employees. Relationships generate better results. It is a proven fact.

Episode #64 is created to help leaders overcome the fear of public speaking.

One of the most admired traits of a leader - humility. Humble is on my "Ten Words to Describe an Extraordinary Leader". And, I go one further in this episode by talking about a very special leader role model...who lived a life of humility. I hope you not only enjoy this one - but also aspire to living a life of humility.

Every leader will encounter a troublemaker at some time in their leadership experience. We know that 8% of the workforce are low performers....so there are many of them out there. Identify them. Coach them hard. They get better - or they get out.

Fear is a fact of a leader's life. For a leader to say "I'm never afraid" either means they don't know or don't care. Or both. Included are some real moments of courage.

My son Andy - technical director and pod'ner - joined me in the studio for this recording session. A very enjoyable Sunday morning.

I have a few additional thoughts on retaining good people. And a request for input on "The Worst Leadership Mistakes".

This episode was created with the generous contribution of thirty listeners. This makes Episode #58 one of the richest in content of all episodes. Leaders are challenged more by keeping good people than by recruiting them.