4 Ways to Get the Most from Sadness
Any leader who is upbeat all the time, in my opinion, is out of touch or faking it. Real leaders have real feelings. You might see the good in failure. But you don’t… Continue reading
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5 Ways to Teach People How to Fail Responsibly
Your response to failure promotes learning or fortifies stupidity. Punish responsible failure, if you want everyone to play it safe. Why fail: Teach people how to fail responsibly so they can reach their… Continue reading
The Complete List of Steps to Take After You Fall Short
Poor performance is a pivotal moment for your leadership. The worst thing you can do is plug your nose when your performance stinks. #1. Focus on leadership character. “Character is destiny.” Heraclitus Demonstrate… Continue reading
7 Profound Benefits of Navigating Storms
There will come a time when things get worse, even when you try to make them better. Optimism is an attitude toward storms, not exemption from them. Don’t be startled when skies grow… Continue reading
Pigs Don’t Lay Eggs but Leadership is Intervention
Apart from intervention, the past is the future. Past performance reflects future accomplishment. Past attitudes predict future interactions. Leadership is intervention. Intervention is: Disruption…Interruption…Interference. Intervention is making failure less likely and success more… Continue reading
One Essential After Being Passed Over For Promotion
They chose someone else. You were passed over for promotion. You keep telling yourself there’s a silver lining. But your inner critic is going nuts and it feels like everyone in the office… Continue reading