by Steve Adubato, PhD

As we celebrate President’s Day, it is the perfect time to consider some of the leadership traits that made Abraham Lincoln one of the great presidents in American history. While the movie “Lincoln” is getting significant praise, I recently started reading the book “Team of Rivals” by Pulitzer Prize winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin, one of the most comprehensive books about Lincoln and his extraordinary leadership ability.

by Steve Adubato, PhD

Over the past few weeks, I have written about some of the traits of great leaders during turbulent times. It’s important to also understand that real leadership involves learning from your mistakes. But what ARE the most common leadership and communication mistakes we make and what can we learn in the process?

by Steve Adubato, PhD

In Jim Collins’ book, “Great by Choice”, he says, “We cannot predict the future, but we can create it…Life is uncertain, the future unknown. This is neither good nor bad. It just is, like gravity. Yet the task remains: how to master our own fate…”

by Steve Adubato, PhD

People talk all the time about starting their own business. There are professionals who don’t like their job and dream of being their own boss, and others who have just lost a job who envision becoming an entrepreneur.

by Steve Adubato, PhD

Stephen Covey passed away this week at the age of 79. Covey was a giant in the self-help world and the author of the best selling book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People,” which sold over 20 million copies and communicated these habits in an easy-to-understand, practical fashion. In light of his passing, it is worth revisiting Covey’s “7 Habits” and attempt to put them in perspective.

by Steve Adubato, PhD

What does it mean to be a “trusted adviser”? It could mean a consultant, confidant, aide, or a coach. Trusted advisers can be lawyers, experts in personal finance, architects, realtors or those who can help you through a crisis.

by Steve Adubato, PhD

For any business or organization, regardless of the industry or field you are in, the status quo is never an option. The theory behind the book “Good to Great”, written by Jim Collins, is that businesses are constantly seeking to achieve organizational excellence. You will never find a bestselling book in the business reference section of your local book store called, “We Are Good Enough…And We’re Staying that Way”. Like I said, the status quo is not an option. Organizational change will always be a must, particularly in these competitive and challenging times.