Top Five Qualities of an Asshole
“We have a no asshole policy at Baird.” (Beth Kavelaris, Director of Culture & Integration, Robert W. Baird & Co. at the Great Place to Work Annual Conference 2013) I was impressed with… Continue reading
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The Most Dangerous Leadership Weakness
Dangerous leadership weaknesses include: Lack of self-awareness. Listening to brown nosers. Pointing out problems without celebrating progress. Closed ears and opened mouths. People pleasing. All: All strengths have corresponding weaknesses. Good with people… Continue reading
Toxic by Accident
Image source by George Hodan My children used to say, “Stop yelling dad.” I’d say, “I’m not yelling.” My voice sounded calm to me. Authority and power amplify actions and words. Every behavior… Continue reading
The Problem of Power
Image of one of our grandsons. The more powerful you are the more serious your expression. I call it the Rule of the Serious Face. Powerful people don’t smile. Some organizations coach top… Continue reading
Great Leaders are Great Because They …
Great leadership is more about others and less about you. Stop focusing on yourself. Great leaders are great because they: Have emotional intelligence. Reveal greatness in others. Know where they’re going and why.… Continue reading
Exposing god-like Advisers
There’s a long line of individuals who tell you how to lead. Nearly all do the same thing. They tell you how they would do it. But, they aren’t you. Arrogant advisers believe they are gods… Continue reading