Category Archive: Appreciation

How to Get What You Want

The law of consequence says thoughts, attitudes, behaviors, and decisions produce corresponding results. Apart from the law of consequence, leadership doesn’t matter. The law of consequence and getting what you want: Give what… Continue reading

How Peter Drucker Mentored

A life of influence is always a choice never an accident. Bob Buford, founder of Halftime, was mentored by Peter Drucker for over twenty years. Yesterday, Bob told me the four contributions Drucker… Continue reading

When Celebrating Demotivates

Teams who don’t celebrate wins don’t appreciate gains, respect progress, or honor effort. But… Teams who celebrate half-wins end up not winning at all. I’m a huge fan of celebrating progress. But celebrate… Continue reading

The Proven Path to Leadership

Image source Don’t push people into leading. Desire to lead is leadership’s first requirement. If they don’t desire leadership, step away. Reluctant leaders are burdens to colleagues, followers, and organizations. If they desire leadership… Continue reading

Who Cheers for You

Image source You cheer for others. Who cheers for you? Some can’t stand it if you’re “too” happy. Most are ok if you’re a little bit happy or a little bit successful, …… Continue reading

If I started over …

Joel Garfinkle’s response to, “If I started over, knowing what I know today,” took a surprising turn. He said, I would… “Realize I can’t do it alone.” I expected Joel to explain a… Continue reading