Category Archive: Leading

Get Beyond Fixing Flats

“The only thing on Earth that never lies to you is your calendar.” Tom Peters

Recurring meetings typically deal with day-to-day issues. Leaders spend up to 80% of their time fixing flats.

You’re a maintenance worker when you spend your day fixing flats.

Less Time Fixing Flats…

Don’t Forget the Banjo: Leading Through Crisis

The survival of Ernest Shackleton’s crew is the greatest survival saga in human history. 

AUGUST 8, 1914—28 men departure for Antarctica.
AUGUST 30, 1916—The crew is rescued.

The survival of all 28 men is a tribute to the human spirit.

One lesson: Don’t forget the banjo when leading through crisis.

Five Heart Habits of Uncommon Leaders

It’s another great book giveaway. 20 copies available!! Leave a comment on this guest post by Mark Miller to become eligible for one of 20 complimentary copies of his new book, “Uncommon Greatness:… Continue reading

I’m Taking Personal Time

No post today. It’s a personal day. See you all tomorrow.

The 4 Universal Factors of Success

Confusion about the path to success obscures the obvious.

There are four factors of success. Not three. Not five. Four and only four.

The path is the same for everyone.

Dear Dan: My Boss Doesn’t Give Me Feedback

Dear Dan,

I have a new manager that has been with our department for a little over a year now and she never gives direct feedback. She told me that I’m doing an excellent job. I’m looking for more than that.

Any suggestions?