How to Focus on What Really Matters
What matters: When you end the day saying, “I didn’t get anything done today,” you spent your day doing what matters to others, not to you. It’s tragic – even pathetic – to… Continue reading
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Servant Leaders Aren’t Doormats
Serving for the sake of serving is noble. Serving for results is servant leadership. In organizational life, the goal of serving isn’t just service, it’s results. Avoid manipulation: How do you serve for… Continue reading
The Unexpected Secret to Becoming a Superstar
Toddler-leaders say, “I’ll do it myself!” Rejecting help is an arrogant leader’s self-limiting blunder. You prefer giving help, but receiving help is what makes superstars. You may reach high on your own, but… Continue reading
Jack and Suzy Welch on Destiny and Authenticity
I asked Jack and Suzy Welch about getting ahead in business and leadership at the World LEADERS Conference. Getting ahead: Suzy: If you want to get ahead in business and leadership… “Find your area of… Continue reading
How to Turn Passive Followers Into Active Leaders
You aren’t worthy of leadership if fear of giving control controls you. Successful leaders move away from “permission mode.” Permission: Don’t you hate it when someone asks permission to do something? Real leaders give… Continue reading
How to Persevere Without Destroying Yourself
I’ve been the victim of bad grit. You have too. We’ve put our heads down, closed our minds, and plowed forward. In the process we hurt ourselves and others. Bad grit is one… Continue reading