A Conversation with a Critic
Leaders don’t have to search for critics. They attract them. I’m often in the position to hear negative feedback about leaders that I coach. Everyone judges a leader’s performance. Even those who think… Continue reading
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89% of Employees are Demotivated by Ineffective Managers and Leaders
It might hurt, but look in the mirror if people around you are low energy slugs. The greatest ability is the ability to develop abilities. 98% of employees who have good leaders are… Continue reading
How to Kick Mediocrity to the Curb
Timely feedback kicks mediocrity to the curb. Yes, you need the facts to give feedback, but powerful feedback includes heart. 7 ways to give feedback: #1. Describe behaviors. Listen for commitments or excuses.… Continue reading
3 Steps When Good Intentions Blow Up
Every leader knows what it’s like to saddle up and ride into a hurricane of personal attack. Storms are tipping points for success or failure. The issue isn’t the storm, it’s how you… Continue reading
More Tragic Blunders of the Inexperienced
Inexperience offers the opportunity to improve or the peril of developing patterns that hamstring your future. Here are two tragic blunders of inexperienced leaders. #1. Resisting – rather than actively seeking – input… Continue reading
The Introspection that Comes Before Complaint, Confrontation, or Correction
One of the most pathetic expressions of inept management is complaining about something that hasn’t been discussed with the people involved. Complaints are bold, loud, and long when the people we’re talking about… Continue reading