http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/search.asp?author=barry+goldbergThe latest columns from I. Barry Goldberg, an executive coaching and leadership development expert, who writes on leadership.Copyright 2010 Arkansas Business Limited Partnership. All rights reserved.http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=117992.54928.130071http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=117992.54928.130071Whether leading a group to a destination, or leading in the development of an idea, a leader must pursue a destination, outcome or vision.Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=116277.54928.128356http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=116277.54928.128356My experience with technology in meetings is that unless its use is backed up by clear agreements - agreements that the team is willing to self enforce - then most of it is a way to feel disengaged, superior and self important.Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=114538.54928.126617http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=114538.54928.126617Often, leadership is grounded in the creativity and drive of an individual. Mon, 4 May 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=114193.54928.126272http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=114193.54928.126272Dr. Lynn Mouden showed what could be done by a leader with a mission.Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=113878.54928.125957http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=113878.54928.125957It is 2 a.m. and Phillip, VP of safety, is making his rounds. He has been on the job for more than a year and reports directly to Bill, the Chief Operating Officer. Mon, 6 Apr 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=113054.54928.125133http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=113054.54928.125133Managers too often sacrifice personal responsibility in an attempt to be likeable or one of the gang.Mon, 9 Mar 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=112645.54928.124724http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=112645.54928.124724I am going to share with you my list of the top three creative, inspiring and successful actions and ideas from client organizations and executives with which I worked in 2008.Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=112266.54928.124345http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=112266.54928.124345The best management ideas of 2008 were creative and inspiring.Mon, 9 Feb 2009 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=110859.54928.122938http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=110859.54928.122938President-elect Barack Obama has shown courage and imagination by inviting a now famous team of rivals to serve in his cabinet. Much has been made of the comparisons with Abraham Lincoln's similar strategy. However, we know now that it did not work out so well for Lincoln, at least for the first few years. If Obama is to get the most from his newly forming group, he is going to have to take the next step and help the members become a team.Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 CSThttp://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=109868.54928.121947http://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article.aspx?aid=109868.54928.121947Mergers, reorganizations, changes in board makeup and even the ritual of annual budgeting create schisms that leaders must deal with every day. So how does a leader function when faced with such active opposition?Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 CST