Are Leaders Born or Can They be Made? The Answer is Both!

Update 5-19-08
We answer this question in the first chapter of our new book, Trust is Everything — Become the Leader Others Will Follow, just published on Lulu.
Aneil
Update 3-08-08:
The answer is both, because it takes courage, humility, and authenticity, which are influenced by nature and nurture. Our forthcoming book addresses this question directly as we [...]

Skipping Christmas According to Macy’s

This year, our family decided to have a low-key Christmas, rather than traveling frantically to see family or friends, and spending tons of money in the process. Our family was simply too tired from either taking or grading exams, running full-tilt since we moved in June.  We simply needed to sleep late, take [...]

I’ll Keep My Giving Separate From My Buying, Thanks

Call me old fashioned, but when I buy something, I’d prefer that my purchase benefits the retailer, service-provider, or other seller. When I give something, as in a charitable donation, I’d prefer that it all goes to the charity. I occasionally make exceptions for charity auctions (once a year or less I attend [...]

Please Give to Those Who Need it Most This Season

As the bumper sticker says, “If you’re not mad, you’re not paying attention.” I’ll add “sad” to that as well after reading today’s local paper about families in need in the Durham area this holiday season. Here are a few excerpts:
DURHAM — This family has an extremely limited income. Share your [...]