Works By David M Robertson
The Difference between Power and Leadership Leadership and Power are two very different concepts, and differentiating the two is quite important. There are about as many definitions for leadership as there are leaders. However, the general idea is that leadership Read More
A complete failure can change the world. Someone once perceived as a loser can inspire millions of people to do amazing things. Such was the reality of Thomas Paine. Today’s leaders have much to learn from Thomas Paine. Leaders would Read More
Cobra Kai is one of the most popular digital programs in recent times. With good reason! It has recaptured the imaginations of those who loved the original Karate Kid trilogy. Moreover, and while a little over the top at times, Read More
It has been said many times that the only constant is change itself. Oddly enough, many, if not most people, struggle with it. That’s because people are drawn towards consistency (Mounsher, 2017). Yet, one of the hallmarks of effective leadership Read More
As a leadership academic and professional, I have always been fascinated with what makes or breaks leaders. Bias specifically intrigues me. This is because, in 2013, I read an article by Carolyn Y. Johnson titled Everyone is biased: Harvard professor’s Read More
If you’re in sales, then you might want to consider the following. When talking to a customer, we often use the word “WE” when selling the benefits of the product or service. This is a powerful word and conveys a Read More
Introduction Leadership is more than just traits or behaviors to emulate. The Oxford Dictionary defines leadership as the action of leading a group of people or an organization, or the state or position of being a leader (Waite, 2012). Technically, Read More
Are you serious about your leadership abilities and skills? Looking for some great leadership books to gain insight or improve? Well, if you are going to spend your time and money reading about leadership, then choose wisely. Consuming inaccurate information Read More
Formulating a strategic plan can be a very difficult task for some leaders and/or organizations. This can be for any number of reasons but likely includes not being confident in knowing all of the facts or not being able to Read More
I think it’s important to be able to articulate the importance and implication of ethical reasoning for today’s leaders. Specifically, ethical reasoning is critical in regard to leader/follower theory for a number of reasons. I believe that a leader must Read More