The Pussy Cat Problem
I’ll never forget the day an honest soul said, “I think you like to intimidate people.” I wanted to yell, “No I don’t!” Stop pretending you’re a pussy cat. You intimidate, even if… Continue reading
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Why Precious Leaders Fail
Gollum, in The Hobbit, referred to himself as “My Precious.” Preciousness turns leaders into self-consumed beasts. The only one: Direct reports don’t understand the pressures squeezing you. The board doesn’t appreciate tensions between… Continue reading
The Seven Decisions of Decisive Leaders
Decisiveness is a strength and weakness. I often hear complaints about bosses who can’t make decisions. Then there’s the leader who makes all the decisions. In both cases the results are the same.… Continue reading
How to be an Assertive Woman in Leadership
Image source She said, “Violating gender stereotypes,” in response to, “What unique challenges do women in leadership experience.” I asked the question at the beginning of a presentation for a Woman’s Business Consortium.… Continue reading
When Fair is Mediocre
Treating everyone the same when they aren’t the same isn’t fair it’s mediocrity. It’s not fair – it’s dumb – to treat a thirty year old the same as a three year old.… Continue reading
How to Rise Above Butterfly Conversations
I hate wasting time in conversations that bounce around and never arrive. Talk – for the sake of talk – is for Saturday morning coffee with friends. But, successful leaders itch for next steps… Continue reading