Category: Diversity & Inclusion

Last week, my 11 year-old son, Cody, portrayed Lyndon Baines Johnson as part of his school’s “Wax Museum.”  If you pushed the orange “button” on the wall, he would recite a 60-second speech filled with facts about the former president’s life.

Did you realize that it was fifty years ago today (on May 22, 1964) that LBJ first introduced the concept of the “Great Society” during his commencement speech to University of Michigan graduates?  Central among the goals for the Great Society were the elimination of poverty and racial injustices.  Ultimately, the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a cornerstone for LBJ’s “Great Society” reforms.

So, where are we 50 years later?

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My last post focused on decision-making skills, which are critical to a leader’s success.  How do you make decisions?  Generally speaking, extroverts like to talk things out…and “think out loud”…while introverts may quietly analyze the data or what’s being said.

When I was in NASA’s Leadership Development Program nearly seven years ago now, I was encouraged to “be loud” and make sure my “voice was heard.”  At the same time, I read Tony Dungy’s book Quiet Strength, which suggested that maybe my more comfortable leadership style and approach could also be effective.

About a year ago, I read Susan Cain’s Quiet:  The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking – the acclaimed New York Times bestseller.  In fact, our office even held a monthly discussion about the book over 4 months.  There are many insights to glean from Cain’s research and conclusions that will help you as a leader shooting for the stars!

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