After Giving Tough Feedback Good Bosses Do 5 Things
Bosses think, “I’m kicking you in the pants and I want you to like it.” Bosses call it constructive feedback. Maybe it feels like a punch to the face? People bleed after tough… Continue reading
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How to Defeat Self-Defeating Behaviors
We all do things that add weight to the journey. We don’t notice until consequences camp in the front yard.
Self-defeating behaviors corrode success even though they seem helpful.
5 Ways to Spot Common Blind Spots
You accidentally crowd into the wrong lane because mirrors have blind spots. Offended drivers scare the crap out of you when they blare their horns. First, you’re scared, then you’re mad! It bugs… Continue reading
Leaders are Cheerleaders
Success is about freedom to serve others. Cheerleaders encourage people to succeed. All of life’s great battles are within. Among others, my battles include, selfishness, the need for the spotlight, and the need… Continue reading
3 Ways to Give Feedback that Works
Teachers use feedback when they correct our schoolwork. People persist in doing wrong things apart from feedback that works. Improvement requires feedback. How to give feedback that works: #1. Check intentions. Feedback that… Continue reading
3 Ways to Make Encouragement Count
“How can you tell if a person needs encouragement? If that person is breathing.” S. Truett Cathy You may not intend to, but managers discourage good people. Encouragement feels like power. Encouragement invites… Continue reading