His Comment Has Irritated Me for Months
I often talk about the power of saying, “How can I help?” But, several months ago, a man came to me after a talk and said, “Have you ever thought about asking, ‘How… Continue reading
Category Archive: Humility
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In Praise of Incompetent Managers
Imagine you weren’t as competent as you believe. How would you treat your team? The problem is, you can do it “better” yourself. Do-it-yourself managers: Get things done. Want the job done right.… Continue reading
How to Be Humble
Dad died June 25, 2012. This morning, I miss him. Dad was a dairy farmer from Maine. He didn’t need applause for taking care of his wife and children. He humbly got the job… Continue reading
Solution Saturday: How to Cope with Success
It’s “Solution Saturday.” Bob sent a private message asking about coping with success. Failure might hurt, but success might be deadly. 4 dangers of success: Failure opens minds; success closes them. Self-deception. Success fools you into… 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
4 Simple Projects that Transform Culture Today
You’re under appreciated and overworked. Bitterness follows ingratitude, the most self-destructive quality of all. 10 reasons you’re ungrateful: #1. Expectation ends gratitude. Results are expected. When you deliver them, someone gives you… Continue reading