Category Archive: Humility

Long Noses Build Big Barriers

Brain power, skills, and success beckon leaders to believe they are better than others when they aren’t. The most repulsive lie leaders believe about themselves is the long-nose-lie, “I’m better than.” Everyone sees… Continue reading

The Most Dangerous Lie Leaders Believe

The most dangerous lie leaders tell themselves is, “I know.” DeBono wisely said, “Those who think they know, don’t.” All leaders fall prey to this lie, yes all. How many times have you… Continue reading

Exalting Leaders

Encourage and exalt leaders don’t pull them down. But you may say, “Won’t arrogance destroy them.” Destruction: Leaders hungry for power are dangerous. Arrogant leaders stop listening, grow autocratic, and become self-protective narcissists.… Continue reading

Avoiding the Putrid Beast Destroying Leaders

Pride is good. For example, “Have some pride” and “Take pride in your work.” Arrogant pride, however, represents the dark, blinding, deceptive underbelly of leadership. Arrogant pride drives leaders to gather in protective… Continue reading

Top 10 Lies Leaders Tell Themselves

Lies are told because they’re easier than the truth. Lies are told to help or hurt. Leaders tell lies to protect those who can’t handle the truth or manipulate those who know too… Continue reading

Creating a Mistake-making Policy

***** Integrity isn’t perfection, its better. During a hospital stay a nurse turned off and neglected to turn on my pneumatic leg pumps. (Devices designed to help prevent blood clots in the legs… Continue reading