Trust is Given Not Earned
I’m trying to navigate an offensive idea. Bob Chapman* told me, “Trust is given, not earned.” Thirty days later, it’s still dripping in the back of my mind. To trust or not: I… Continue reading
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Solution Saturday: A Job But Needs Authority
Dear Dan, I am charged with bringing three independently running programs under one umbrella. Each program coordinator must adapt their program and practices to the others. Unfortunately the Director did not consult with… Continue reading
How Sincere Leaders Sabotage Their Organizations
You are engaged in harmful behaviors that don’t serve you or your organization well. “I meant well,” points to sincere behaviors that backfired. Success is doing more of what works and less of… Continue reading
Nicknames Your Boss Deserves But You Don’t Dare to Use
Before you read this post, let me offer my apologies. I’m sorry. Peter Brittle: Leads a team of head-nodders. Everyone dances around Peter. Cindy Drivelsmore: This leader won’t stop talking, usually about herself.… Continue reading
How to Develop Feelings of Curiosity
In order to develop a quality or skill it must be distilled into behaviors. I was fascinated when a client pushed me beyond behaviors by saying, “Curiosity is an emotion.” This post is… Continue reading
How to Seize the Biggest Missed Opportunity in Meetings
The higher you go in an organization, the more time you spend in meetings. Meetings are untapped opportunities to build culture. Live your values in meetings. Treat people – in the conference room… Continue reading