Monday, April 23, 2007

True Leaders Accept Responsibility

One of the true cornerstones of leadership has always been the ability to accept responsibility. A true leader admits their mistakes and changes direction for the benefit of their constituents. I consistently use the example of great leaders who did and did not accept responsibility for their actions.The one example I use on a regular basis is that of President Nixon. During the Watergate scandal he repeatedly exclaimed "I am not a crook". On the other hand when President Kennedy sent troops into Cuba he admitted to the American public that it was a huge mistake and he apologized to the American people and earned their respect for that. Had President Clinton stated that he had an affair with Monica Lewinsky he would have a saved our country millions of dollars and possibly his own reputation which has taken years to repair.

Now we have Attorney General Alberto Gonzalez and his inability to recall events that he played a roll in over 72 times. What this country really needs is for someone, in fact anyone to step up who can gain back the trust of the American People. The time has come for the American people to turn things around.


Dr. Rick Goodman is a professional speaker who works with organizations that want to develop great leaders. For more information on Ricks speaking programs, Audio Programs and learning programs contact (888) 267-6098 or mailto:Rick@drrickgoodman.com (http://www.drrickgoodman.com/)

Saturday, April 14, 2007

A Whirlwind of Activity

The last three months have been a whirlwind of activity I have spoken in Lincoln, Nebraska, Washington, DC, Baltimore, Pittsburgh and Erie Pennsylvania in the next three months my schedule’s busier than ever before. I’ll be covering Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Indiana, Vermont, Mississippi, North Carolina and back to Maine again. I’m really looking forward to that Maine lobster to tell you the truth.
Life has been taking on a new and exciting turn in the last three months.Our new seminar company Advantage Legal Seminars has just been approved for its audio and live seminars in its 10th state and is rapidly growing. Soon we will be adding three new programs from highly respected attorneys. The website is also being overhauled with a brand-new look and can be found by going to www.advantagelegalseminars.com.
My new article Striving for Excellence “What We Do and the People We Touch” has just been published in the Florida Society for Ambulatory Surgical Centers spring magazine called Surgiwatch which can be found on their website at www.fsasc.org the article examines just how important the doctors, nurses and administrators are to a healthcare organization.
The best part about today, though, is I’m done working and I have accomplished my goals and objectives for the day. Right now I’m getting ready to go to the Florida Marlins game with my best friend Mitch, who I’ve known since sixth grade it doesn’t get much better. I’m designing my day in creating my life!
Now it’s time for you to create the life you want, “You Have the Ability to Choose”! If you don’t believe you have the ability to choose. Read my newest article titled. You have the ability to choose at http://www.drrickgoodman.com/site/you-have-the-ability-to-choose.html.
Dr. Rick Goodman is a professional speaker who works with organizations that want to develop great leaders. For more information on Ricks speaking programs, Audio Programs and learning programs contact (888) 267-6098 or Rick@drrickgoodman.com (www.drrickgoodman.com)