Category Archive: Leadership Development

The Paradox of Power – Weakness Isn’t Virtue

Power corrupts, so does lack of power.

Weakness isn’t virture.

The paradox of power is it grows when it’s shared and shrinks when it’s hoarded.

Discomfort with power is contentment with weakness.
Power is the ability to get something done.

Embrace power responsibly.

Expand power ethically. Here’s how…

Do 4 Things When You Reengage After Vacation

What do you do when you reengage after vacation? We got home at 2:00 p.m. yesterday. We don’t need a vacation from vacation. We read. Ate seafood. Watched the ocean, birds, and lobster… Continue reading

The High Cost of Self-Sacrifice

I’m hosting another wonderful book giveaway.

Thanks to Massimo Backus and Weaving Influence for providing 20 copies of, “Human First, Leader Second.”

This is a powerful book that I highly recommend. Read Massimo’s guest post and leave a comment to be eligible.

“Self-sacrifice isn’t leadership. It’s martyrdom.”

Maine Wasn’t Vacation Land When We Lived There

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How to Defeat “Don’t Want” Thinking in Yourself and Others

Any fool knows what they don’t want.

The person you want to become is lost when “don’t want” dominates your thinking. Saying, “I hate being frustrated,” is disappointing compared to concentrating on things within your control.

Life is built with “Do want” actions.

Here’s how…

Dear Dan: How to Explore Your Boss’s Aspirations

I received an email about a boss’s aspirations. The writer asks, “What are your thoughts on the idea of asking your manager what their ambitions are?”

It’s a wonderful question with political implications. A direct answer might be difficult.

I offered this reader some suggestions.

What suggestions to you have?