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Re-Envisioning Vision
Steering the Helm with Visionary Leadership

by Michael Wagner | Dec 12, 2020 | Leadership | 0 comments

“Where there is no VISION, the people perish” – PROVERBS 29:18 It would be a dramatic understatement to state that “VISION” has long been recognized as a key leadership skill and a critical component to a leader’s success.  The truth is that thousands of missives and...

Swimming Upstream
Surfacing Key Lessons of Leadership from the Movement to “Defund the Police!”

by Michael Wagner | Aug 14, 2020 | Healthcare, Leadership | 0 comments

DEFUND THE POLICE!  A battle cry of anger and a demand for change coming from thousands, perhaps millions, of demonstrators and citizens who have risen up to decry the tragic death of George Floyd at the hands of the police in Minneapolis.  The incident has been...

Success at the Epicenter
How the Normal and Natural Undermine Effective Leadership

by Michael Wagner | May 29, 2020 | Democracy, Leadership | 0 comments

Instinct!  Gut reaction!  Natural ability!  Quick response!  Thinking on your feet!  Confronting the obvious!  Doing what comes naturally!  Stepping into the void!  Regardless of specific terminology, successful leadership is often described as the ability to react...

Forsaking the Arena
Understanding the True Leadership Imperative of Negotiations

by Michael Wagner | Feb 22, 2020 | Democracy, Leadership | 0 comments

Close the deal!  Win the day!  Beat the competition!  Bargain down the price!  Maximize concessions!  Almost all leaders would agree that “Negotiations” is a major part of their leadership role.  Business leaders must negotiate contracts.  Political leaders negotiate...

Lifting the Darkened Veil
Dispelling the Myths of Secrecy and Transparency in Leadership

by Michael Wagner | Feb 20, 2020 | Healthcare, Democracy, Leadership | 0 comments

For Your Eyes Only!   Top Secret!   Security Clearance Required!   Do Not Distribute!   Need to Know Information Only! All of these ominous declarations are bold warnings that “Secrets Are Being Kept” and that “Information is Being Restricted” — and that only a...
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    Steering the Helm with Visionary Leadership
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    Surfacing Key Lessons of Leadership from the Movement to “Defund the Police!”
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    How the Normal and Natural Undermine Effective Leadership
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    Understanding the True Leadership Imperative of Negotiations
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    Dispelling the Myths of Secrecy and Transparency in Leadership

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