How to Lead Like Ellen DeGeneres Part Deux
Ellen DeGeneres is a person of influence because she’s not intimidating. The look on her face says, “I want you to like me.” It’s not a needy look. But, it borders on insecurity.… Continue reading
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How to Lead Like Ellen DeGeneres
Negative focus creates negative environments. But, successful leaders build energizing environments. Your primary influence is the environment you create.” Peter Senge Lead like a comedian: Comedians influence others. Leadership is influence. Learn about… Continue reading
The Six Rules of Office Politics
An adversarial relationship with a skilled office politician destroys opportunities. It could end your career. You despise their shenanigans, but unless you have authority to deal with them, learn to get along. ***… Continue reading
Unlock Relationships that Transform Leadership
I knew too much when I was younger. Now that I’m older, I have the same problem. But, the thing that most expands leadership is the belief that we don’t know. Those who… Continue reading
Three Ways to Stop Being a Doormat
What do you call someone who keeps on giving but doesn’t receive? A doormat. Lead with generosity but reject abuse. One-way relationships indicate disrespect. First-time managers, who are kind and sincere, are most… Continue reading
5 Feelings that Signal Failure is Near
Excellence is war. Business as usual means mediocrity prevails. It’s one thing to pursue excellence as an individual. But, how can leaders make the pursuit of excellence a matter of culture? “Scaling Up… Continue reading