Developing Three-Dimensional Leaders

My parents have owned a small business for almost two decades and no matter how much their business changes, there's one constant: their search for effective leaders among their staff. I'm going to recommend they read this Fast Company article that addresses the difference between leadership development then and now. Author Jim Bolf (founder of an executive development firm) explains that most of today's leadership development focuses on success in business with some "touchy feely" aspects throw in for good measure. True leaders, Bolt says, must be three dimensional--possessing business, leadership and personal effectiveness skills.