The Odyssey: A 3,000 Year Old Leadership Masterclass for Today's Leaders "Leadership is not tested when everything goes according to plan. It is revealed when the map disappears." Every generation believes it is facing unprecedented challenges. CEOs grapple with disruptive technologies, entrepreneurs fight uncertain markets, educators navigate changing student expectations, and managers struggle to lead diverse teams. Yet, nearly 3,000 years ago, Homer narrated the story of a man who faced uncertainty, impossible odds, betrayal, temptation, loss, and constant change. That man was Odysseus . Most readers remember The Odyssey as an adventure. I see it as one of history's earliest leadership case studies. Unlike many heroes who won through sheer strength, Odysseus succeeded because he knew when to fight, when to negotiate, when to wait, and when to think differently. These are precisely the qualities modern leaders need. Here are the leadership lessons hidden within ...

  Loose Lips, False Promises, and Power Plays:  The Games That Sink Academic Institutions Academic institutions are built on trust. Trust between leadership and faculty. Trust between teachers and students. Trust that decisions are made in the institution's best interest. Yet, institutions rarely decline because of a lack of talent or resources. More often, they are weakened by subtle leadership games careless communication, unrealistic promises, and power driven politics. Psychiatrist and author Eric Berne ,  in his classic work Games People Play , explained that people often engage in repetitive behavioral patterns to gain attention, control, validation, or advantage. Unfortunately, these games are not confined to personal relationships. They frequently play out in academic institutions.