"Every leader has an authentic voice and style."

Janet S. Steinwedel, PhD

geese in flight

Worth Reflecting On

The Ruins of Bethlehem Steel

Men made things at the mill:  armor
plate, battleship guns, girders
that gave rise to the Empire State

Building and span to the Golden Gate Bridge. 
“Tell him of Things,”  Rilke wrote.
“He will stand astonished, as you stood

by the rope-maker in Rome or the potter
along the Nile.”  To forge iron is to win
the favor of Hephaestus—a chance at godhood.

But the fume-belching blast furnace has expired,
its lungs succumbed to a carcinoma of rust.  Steel’s
improbable obsolescence.  Even the slot parlor

with its promise of glamour and bling
is devoid of the clinking of metal falling on metal. 
The humiliation of a company once powerful,

now spent and exhausted, remains,
along with offers to treat addiction to casino games.
And yet, it’s here they come to press their luck,

the new rank and file whose ferrous blood
obeys the ore’s magnetic tug
—the faithful summoned to Bethlehem.

Joseph Dorazio
pulbished in Philadelphia Poets 2010, Volume 16

Written on the occasion of the grand opening of the Sands Casino on the site of the former Bethlehem Steel Mill, Bethlehem, PA

Effective leadership requires integrity and authenticity

These characteristics provide a leader with the credibility necessary to get others to participate and enthusiastically contribute to the accomplishment of a common goal. The result: increases in alignment and effective execution.

Authenticity comes from knowing who you are, what you want, and what you aspire to be. Most business people are so focused on the task at hand that they do not take time out to explore the questions that lead to greater authenticity. We facilitate this process with leaders, challenging them to stay connected to what's really important. We teach people how to reflect and connect: reflecting on past decisions and connecting those insights to future actions. This work brings integrity to the leaders we work with ensuring a clarity of message and style that allows them to lead most effectively.

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  • An open mind and a willing heart

Resistance to change and defensiveness holds many capable leaders back from being their best. The agile leader is able to move forward despite unforeseen barriers. The added capability of resilience enables a leader to bounces back and maintain leadership.

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