The Go Slow Leader

Every generation feels life is more frantic than the one before.

In 49 A.D. Seneca wrote, “Everyone hustles his life along, and is troubled by a longing for the future and weariness of the present.” On the Shortness of Life

Go slow to achieve what matters most.

One-on-Ones Aren’t for You

Don’t ruin one-on-ones by making them about you.

One-on-ones strengthen people.

Set an intention before you open your mouth.

You spend large amounts of time talking. Embrace the transformative power of one-on-one conversations.

Click for more insights…

The Power of “For You”

Don’t use “we” when you mean “you”.

“We” is weak. Sometimes it’s deceptive.

When you expect someone to own it say, “you”.

“For you” invites self-reflection.

When People Don’t Know

I love it when people say, “I don’t know.” Ignorance is the point of growth.

Difficult problems are mirrors.

“I don’t know” is a beginning. Stifle your need to solve.

The solution people find for themselves is better than yours, even if it’s not as good.

Is Childhood Running Leadership

I am – in many ways – the person I have been since childhood.

My dad showed me how to love my wife. But otherwise, he rarely expressed emotion.

I learned that emotions were private things. I have slowly learned how to show my heart.

The value of looking back is insight, not blame.

The Immaturity Penalty

Immaturity doesn’t stay inside a person. It bleeds on everyone.

One defensive person delays honest conversations. One hothead makes everyone walk on eggshells. An insecure leader turns talented people into threats.

One leader who needs to be right keeps everyone working on the wrong problem.

Gain insight into the immaturity penalty.