Today’s words for leaders begin with “A.” A’s from Facebook contributors: Appreciation Ally Accessible Affirmation Accountable Available Adroit Adaptive Authenticity Audacious Aspire Alacrity (I had to look that one up. It means: cheerful… Continue reading
Rub the genie to get three wishes. In organizations, rubbing the genie includes telling leaders what they want to hear. It’s an act of foolishness or profound friendship to speak the truth to… Continue reading
Coddling leaders are safe; compassionate leaders dangerous. Coddling, like all leadership behaviors, reflects attitudes about yourself and others. Coddling isn’t compassionate it’s needy, misguided, self-important, and self-propagating. The more you coddle the more… Continue reading
*** 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
Leading drains. Obligations weigh down. Expectations from others deplete. Dissatisfaction with yourself – the worst downer of all – saps energy. Add the problem of critics with personal agendas and you have a… Continue reading
*** Lack of confidence is the dirty secret in top leaders. Insecure leaders often cover insecurities with strutting. Cocky is compensation for lack of confidence. Cocky is phony confidence. Puffing up, putting down,… Continue reading
