Permission Seeking – Getting Direction – Making a Difference
You’ve been asking permission since you started talking. Can I have a cookie? Can I go outside? Can I watch TV? Now that we’re all big girls and boys, we need to give… Continue reading
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Top Leaders Explain What Fuels Their Energy
Any incompetent fool can run around barking orders like a chihuahua with the self image of a doberman. Yes, giving direction is part of leadership. But the soft stuff, like igniting, monitoring, and… Continue reading
What’s the Bravest Thing You Could Do Today
Yesterday I asked a question I’ve never asked a client before. “What’s the bravest thing you could do today?” His thinking shifted. His eyes went first to the ceiling and then around the… Continue reading
The Upside of a Down Mood for a Leader’s Team
What happens in the office when a respected boss is in a bad mood? An occasional bad mood is normal, healthy, even useful. The upside of a bad mood: A bad mood… An… Continue reading
How Doers and Dreamers Drive Each Other Crazy
One of my biggest regrets as a leader is misunderstanding the unique viewpoints of Doers, Dreamers, and Feelers. Facing obstacles: Doers and Dreamers face resistance, obstacles, and failure differently. Doers push through. Dreamers… Continue reading
The Surprising Face of Belief
Believe in people if you expect greatness from them. But what does it look like? 4 faces of disbelief: Accepting mediocrity. There’s nothing inspiring about being average when people are capable of remarkable.… Continue reading