Mistake #1: Not learning from mistakes. My biggest mistake was not learning quickly from mistakes. I chose persistence over reflection. Solutions: Reflect on relationships. Move quickly toward failing relationships to see if they… Continue reading
I immediately thought of something that didn’t go perfectly, when a leader on my team joyfully said, “Today was as good as it gets.” He was thinking operationally. While he talked, I thought… Continue reading
Your work doesn’t always speak for itself. The most skilled don’t always earn the best promotions. Think of office politics as connecting for mutual benefit. Those skilled at the social game go further… Continue reading
Energy without practical know-how is futility. Persistent failure reflects lack of practical know-how. Most leaders don’t fail for lack of trying. If you’re persistently failing – in the same area – you lack… Continue reading
Dear Dan, I’m coaching a business owner who wants more gratitude from his employees. He works really hard and feels that his employees should show him appreciation for his hard work to build… Continue reading
High performance requires rest. It’s better to create a rhythm of rest than be forced into it by personal crisis. The best thing you can do for your leadership is create daily rhythms… Continue reading
