October 2026 | Thoughts on Leadership
The Dark Side By IAWF Executive Director
By Mike DeGrosky - When I was a leadership studies master’s student, faculty reserved the word leader for people doing positive, constructive…
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July 2026 | Thoughts on Leadership
Thoughts on Leadership By IAWF Executive Director
By Michael DeGrosky - A few months ago, I had the pleasure of attending a lecture by renowned political scientist and author…
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November 2025 | Thoughts on Leadership
Letting Go of Hierarchical Leadership By IAWF Executive Director
By Mike DeGrosky - Though it is not all that uncommon, I am still surprised when I encounter leaders of complex organizations…
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August 2025 | Thoughts on Leadership
Promoting Change through Vision By IAWF Executive Director
By Mike DeGrosky: The fundamental purpose of leadership is to create and promote change, to move people and organizations from their current…
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April 2025 | Thoughts on Leadership
Lessons Learned from a Longtime Leader By IAWF Executive Director
By Mike DeGrosky: “It is so cool to have watched a person you know develop from exploited child worker to the leader…
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March 2025 | Thoughts on Leadership
Finding a Role Model for Success By IAWF Executive Director
By Mike DeGrosky: Many years ago, I taught supervision and management courses for a community college. It was night school and few…
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