Category Archive: Book Notes

The Reason Empowerment is Smoke and Mirrors

Power to decide is an either/or proposition. Two groups don’t have power to make the same decision, at the same time, in the same way.  Empowerment is smoke and mirrors until management loses power.… Continue reading

13 Behaviors that Forge Resilient Organizations

Weak organizations have weak relationships internally with each other and externally with customers. Forging resilient organizations means building strong relationships. All strong relationships require trust. All wise leaders build relationships because organizational success… Continue reading

How to be a SAGE without being a Snob

*** You can’t be great if you don’t grow.Growth requires learning.We learn and grow in relationship.Helping others learn moves them toward their greatness. Learning is pivotal to greatness. “Mentoring is the act of,… Continue reading

Giving Liars a Second Chance

Liars lie for gain, protection, or harm. Lies are self-serving manipulations that violate trust. Some lies are malicious. Others are spoken for personal gain. Still others are silent omissions. The lies we tell… Continue reading

When a Second Chance is Worth the Risk

Leave a comment today to become eligible for one of twenty-five complimentary copies of, “Leaders Open Doors,” by Bill Treasurer. **** Leaders often fail at letting others fail. But, only perfect people don’t… Continue reading

Growth Hurts: Create Positive Discomfort

Growth hurts. Doubt and stress describe growth points. “Growth and comfort do not coexist.” Ginny Rometty, CEO of IBM. Growth feels good after, not during. Growth occurs when you think or do things… Continue reading