Category Archive: Influence

What Lousy Leaders Can’t Do

Lousy leaders expect others to adapt to them. They’re rigid and bossy. If you expect others to adapt to you, get over yourself. Failure to adapt to others frustrates everyone, including yourself. Leadership… Continue reading →

Flipping the Switch that Develops Leaders

I asked Barry Posner, bestselling co-author of “The Leadership Challenge” if he was a leader. In a quiet, unassuming voice he said, “I’m a leader, follower, and a colleague.” I asked Barry when… Continue reading →

Why You’re Wrong and I’m Right

Image source I think what I think because it’s right. If you think differently, you’re wrong. I never intentionally think stupid ideas or chose wrong options. Do you? I always choose what I… Continue reading →

How to Create High Impact Leadership

Who gets further, those who delegate or those who don’t? Delegate or die. Delegate or stagnate. If your plate is full and you can’t delegate, look around, you’ve reached your highest potential. Delegating is… Continue reading →

Just the Gravy

Highlights from day one of The Global Leadership Summit: Bill Hybels: The leaders most valuable asset isn’t time its energy and the ability to energize others. Leaders manage energy. Arrange your schedule around… Continue reading →

The #1 Thing Leaders Suck At

I felt like a kid in a candy story when, after the first ring, Jim Kouzes, co-author of The Leadership Challenge, picked up the phone and said, “It’s Jim.” Four years ago, by… Continue reading →