The ability to drain self-confidence from others is a foolish leader’s talent. “Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” Helen Keller Skillful leaders know how to inspire self-confidence in others. 5 Lies About self-confidence… Continue reading
Disconnection invites skepticism – skepticism blocks influence. The tools of disconnected leadership are manipulation and coercion. Connection is the conduit of influence. The battle to connect is lost when people wonder what’s going… Continue reading
Dear Dan, I’ve been working with a leader, who in many regards is exceptional, but she is really struggling with getting the managers who report to her to do what she asks them.… Continue reading
5 ways sincere leaders promote IRResponsibility: Help too soon. You tell people they aren’t responsible when you rush in to save the day. (You also suggest they aren’t capable.) Protect people from consequences.… Continue reading
Ron Wallace began his career at UPS as a driver and ended it as President of UPS International. I asked Ron how a person rises from driver to President. 11 ways to rise from… Continue reading
The things you believe about yourself, your circumstances, and others determines your future. The root of behavior is belief. Three foundational beliefs of wise leaders: #1. Past performance reflects future performance, apart from intervention. People… Continue reading
