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5 Neglected Strategies to Connect with Others and Lead into the Future

Four years ago, I asked Henry Mintzberg for the word of advice he most frequently shares. His response is a guiding light. He said one word, “Connect.” Leadership in its fundamental form is… Continue reading →

3 Surprising Ways to Lead – Even if You Haven’t Led Before

You might be a great leader if you stopped shooting yourself in the foot. 5 self-defeating leadership behaviors: Asking too many questions about the past. Allowing narrow bands of competence to blind you… Continue reading →

The Complete List of Strategies that Ignite Growth in Others

Growth answers death, decline, and disappointment. Growth is: Test driving behaviors that feel ‘wrong’. Doing old things in new ways. Letting go. Change. The world changes when you change. Part 1: #1. Speak… Continue reading →

How Skillful Leaders Build Doors in Walls

What’s so inviting about seeing weakness in others? Leaders who see strength in others build doors in walls. From part 1: 12 ways to ignite and maximize growth in others #1. Speak directly to the heart.… Continue reading →

12 Ways to Ignite and Maximize Growth in Others

All that you hope to accomplish as a leader depends on igniting and maximizing growth in others.   Learn what makes people tick if you dream of maximizing their growth. #1. Speak to the… Continue reading →

7 Ways to Become a Leader Today, Even if you Already Have a Corner Office

The things you do alone, with few exceptions, are not leadership.  Busyness doesn’t make you a leader, even though leaders work hard. Not a leader: Sign papers in your office. Complete a project… Continue reading →