The Hidden Power of Weakness
Image source I’ve been living on the weak side of love since my accident on November 20, 2011. I’ll be on the receiving end of compassion for weeks to come. Frankly, total dependence on… Continue reading
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Seeing the Secret of Engagement
Successful leaders define meaning and explain purpose. There are no menial tasks as long as tasks have meaning. My recent stay (11/11) at Susquehanna Health (SH) exposed me to an array of remarkable people; not… Continue reading
One Useful Strategy for Becoming More Useful
Peter Drucker encouraged leaders to ask, “How do we make ourselves useful?” Daniel Pink’s research indicates three drives motivate us. Autonomy: the desire to be self-directed. Mastery: the urge to get better at… Continue reading
The Single Greatest Gift Successful Leaders Give
Image source I’ve seen frustrated leaders say things like, “That’s the way it’s going to be.” It’s their end game when confused or resistant people push them. It works with two year olds who… Continue reading
The Essential Secret to Full Engagement
The reason your team isn’t fully engaged is you aren’t fully committed to them. They know, you’re dedicated to them only so long as their performance pleases you. They know organizational interests come… Continue reading
Stop Asking Stupid Questions
Questions focused on the present are management questions. “What’s the problem?” for example. Leaders, on the other hand, ask questions about the future, “Where do we want to be next year?” Managers ask… Continue reading