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10 Weaknesses that Derail Leaders

Maximizing strengths enhances performance and elevates fulfillment. “A man should never be appointed to a managerial position if his vision focuses on people’s weaknesses rather than on their strengths. The man who always… Continue reading

3 Reasons You’re on a Team that Sucks

Skill is not the best predictor of a team’s success. Teams that suck waste time, drain energy, and squander resources. You’ve been there. A team of average brains that works well together outperforms… Continue reading

4 Ways to Be a Great Leader Today

The abilities to cast vision, communicate, and motivate don’t make you a great leader. Hitler did all those things and more. Great leadership isn’t about sitting in first class, entering through a private… Continue reading

Powerful Insights from Questions You Hear

Dingbats don’t ask questions. Smart people ask powerful questions. Geniuses gain insights from the questions they hear. You might feel like Mr./Ms. big britches when people ask you questions. But lousy leaders hear… Continue reading

Successful Time Management isn’t about Getting More Done

You can find lost keys, but a wasted hour is gone forever. You complain that you don’t have enough time. But if you can’t manage time, it doesn’t matter how much you have.… Continue reading

10 Stupid Things Smart Leaders Do

“Stupid is as stupid does.” Forest Gump The danger of stupid is it seems smart. Smart people do stupid things. You must quit doing stupid things to make room for smart things. The… Continue reading