Category Archives: Leadership

The Spectrum of Sexual Misconduct at Work (SSMW) – Where We Draw The Lines

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

Daily we read about yet another person who has been accused of sexual misconduct.  And yet, except in the more obvious cases, people are unsure of where offensive or inappropriate behavior ends and sexual misconduct begins.  We’re operating in a … Continue reading →

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What’s Missing From This Photo? And, by the way, speed is not a Quality of Leadership — Special Forces Just Died In Niger But No Mention. Instead Pressuring Generals/Admirals to Hurry Up

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

Anything missing from this photo? And, why was there no mention of the special forces who lost their lives in Niger before pressuring the Generals and Admirals to move faster? Where was the sensitivity to those lives — those very patriotic and excellent people? Where was the recognition that speed is not leadership? Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts on Leadership and Why It’s Lacking

Posted on July 21, 2017 by admin

Here are some thoughts about leadership derived from my work with fellow professors and researchers Alan Rowe and Warren Bennis.  You can find more about the LSI and leadership types here and in The Secret Handshake where you’ll also find the inventory. … Continue reading →

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Was the President Suckered in the “Context of Conversation”

Posted on May 16, 2017 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

People who become effective leaders have a greater than average willingness to make bold moves, but they strengthen their chances of success—and avoid serious errors of judgment—through careful deliberation and preparation.  In short, their courage is calculated rather than impulsive. … Continue reading →

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What Are the Signs of a Government Turning Pathological?

Posted on January 18, 2017 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

In The Secret Handshake, written long before the post-election political maelstrom we’re now experiencing in the U.S. and in many countries around the world, four types of political arenas are described.  So, too, are the political styles of employees that … Continue reading →

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Is the CIA “Politicized”? An Academic Addendum to Mike Pompeo’s Response

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

Even church choirs are political entities.  When human being come together to achieve a goal, political activity emerges.  Wherever there is competition of ideas and/or people, political behavior exists. So it should be no surprise if intelligence agencies are to … Continue reading →

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The “Gentleman” (Trump) Doth Protest Too Much

Posted on November 28, 2016 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

Speaking rationally, which is hard to come by lately, and taking the high road — equally infrequent — you’d think that a U.S. president-elect would calmly say of a proposed recount: “Have at it.” He or she would want whatever … Continue reading →

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Memo To Women: Did You Smile Enough Today?

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

If not, you may be causing offense. Then again, smiling too much or at the wrong times could suggest that you lack conviction. That you’re soft.  Maybe an airhead.  Republican National Committee Chairman, Reince Priebus, criticized Hillary Clinton for not … Continue reading →

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The ‘Cute-and-Little’ Stage Hurts Hillary Clinton Chances with Young Women

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

It’s been a while since I’ve written about this topic, but little has changed.  On Huffington Post today, I revisit it in terms of Hillary Clinton’s run for president.   In They Don’t Get It, Do They?  (re-released recently on … Continue reading →

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Is There Still an Art to Connectedness?

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Kathleen Kelley Reardon

As human beings we have a need for inclusion — being connected to others. Professionally, such connectedness can be a considerable advantage as well.  As I wrote in a blog at Big Think today, however, it’s easy to forget that “real” … Continue reading →

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