Why the most effective leaders listen twice as much as they speak Leadership Begins with Restraint Leadership is often associated with speaking: casting vision, giving direction, making decisions, and rallying people around a goal, a plan, or an objective. Yet many of the most consequential leadership moments begin not with a statement, but with a … Read more
By Dale Adams One stereotype of men is that we don’t talk much. While that is a major overgeneralization, we do sometimes focus more on doing rather than connecting. And when we do connect, conversation may not be as prominent as when women interact. I think this comes from our goal focus and hunting drive. … Read more
Published in 2011, the late John Eddie Vogt’s book, Witches, Bitches, and Other Small Town Folks, brings to life the quirky, unforgettable, and entertaining tales of growing up and living in Kendall County from the 1930s through the 1960s. Thanks to the gracious permission of his family, The Kendall Gentleman is honored to share excerpts … Read more