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The Secret to Frustration’s Guidance

Leaders who hurry always neglect people. If leadership is about people why rush like it’s about tasks? But, when rushing is required, never rush alone. Mentor as you go. Enable future replacements. Work… Continue reading →

The Real Secrets to Creating Ownership

No one cares like an owner. But, the more you own the less they own. Image source No one wants to own what you own too. Individuals take ownership, you can’t give it.… Continue reading →

Three Qualities Traditional Leaders Reject

Image source by Petr Kratochvil Regurgitating and recycling what you already know bores others, antiquates leadership, and destroys organizations. Get out of yourself before you shrivel and die. Growth, innovation, and future-building centers… Continue reading →

The Top 10 Performance Factors for Teams

Image source by Vojko Kalan Memo to the new team, 2/23/13: Raise your hand if you love wasting time on: Meaningless drivel. Frustrating stagnation. Superficial relationships. Worthless discussions. Trivial decisions. Mediocre results. Mundane… Continue reading →

Memo to the New Team 2/22/13

Image source To the New Team: You may be wondering why you don’t have more direction. It’s intentional. The advantage of new teams is no history. The advantage of being told what to… Continue reading →

Memo to the New Team

To the new team: Thank you for accepting a seat at the table. I’m writing to you because you’re young and I’m counting on your new team to lift our organization to new… Continue reading →