3 Ways Dogs and People Rise

You and I are like dogs. A kicked dog expects to be kicked. When things go bad we expect things to go bad. Passivity and anxiety are normal in the face of prolonged… Continue reading

4 Powers of Surrender for Leaders

You’re dead if surrender is easy. How can you tell if a person is a control freak? They’re breathing. You might be a control freak if: 4 Powers of surrender: Work is filled… Continue reading

The #1 Thing Bad Bosses Teach Good People

A bad boss is a blindfolded monkey splashing poison. If you haven’t had a bad boss, you probably will. Blindfolded moneys are lethal. Bad bosses: The above items are painful pebbles on a… Continue reading

Let go – 4 Remedies for Exhausted Control Freaks

My wife thinks I’m a control freak. I reject this spectacular exaggeration. It’s true I can’t let go of control, but I’m no freak about it. Just before she took off on errands… Continue reading

Working From Home isn’t Working

Working from home and productivity. “In-person time helps build relationships and get more done.” Mark Zuckerberg In the last six months Meta has effectively cut about 30% of its workforce. In November 2022,… Continue reading

Master Your Inner Critic

I met a leader in California who said he didn’t have a loud inner critic. I think he was smoking weed. We talk to ourselves all the time. It’s normal. Sometimes you’re harsh… Continue reading