When great communicators deliver a speech, how long do they speak?  Very often, not for long at all. In case you find that difficult to believe, Dave Yewman of Dash Consulting Inc made this brief slide deck to drive home the point. See for yourself the precise duration of history’s greatest speeches – [...]

A few years ago,  consultant Larry Liberty wrote a book called  The Maturity Factor: Solving the Mystery of Great Leadership.  The book stresses that the emotional and psychological maturity of a leader is more important than where they were educated, who they know, or what prior experiences they have.  According to the author, 80% [...]