Save String Too Short to Be Saved

“A man was cleaning the attic of an old house in New England and he found a box which was full of tiny pieces of string. On the lid of the box there was an inscription in an old hand: ‘String too short to be saved.’” Donald Hall

Some things seem too small to matter.

The Introvert’s Guide to Networking: One Conversation at a Time

I’d rather avoid the room than work the room.

Networking drains introverts who think they have to act like extroverts.

There’s a better way.

One person. One question. One conversation at a time.

5 Dumb Mistakes Leaders Make

Responsible mistake-making promotes growth. But dumb mistakes waste your energy.

Don’t learn everything from personal experience. It’s too expensive.

A good opportunity can be a destructive distraction.

Urgencies seduce you toward insignificance.

Learn 5 Dumb Mistakes Leaders Make…

The 7 Meanings of “BUT”

“But” is where aspirations collide with obstacles.

Dreams come before “but.” Everything after “but” reveals growth opportunities.

“But” is a signal to slow down and become curious. Don’t argue with it. Explore what comes after it.

How to Get Out of Day-to-Day Work

A leader I coach wants to spend less time running the business and more time leading.

Here are two emails I sent. How to get out of day-to-day work.

Reject Backwards Accountability

Accountability is an agreement you own. It’s not a conversation you dread.

Accountability starts before the work begins. Don’t wait for failure. Prevent it.

Energize people with clarity, challenge, and support. Don’t beat them down after they screw up.