Category Archive: Leading

The Peril of Meaning Well But Doing Harm

It’s tragic when you mean well but do harm. 4 ways to mean well but do harm: #1. Allow nagging issues to persist. You’re responsible if there’s a well-worn path around recurring problems. Birds… Continue reading

Don’t Make Enemies of People You Depend On

Organizational life often feels like being bossed around by people who don’t get it. Leaders are well served to remember that organizations run on the backs of front-line managers. Don’t make enemies of… Continue reading

12 Don’ts of Tough Conversations

Success includes not shooting yourself in the foot. 12 Don’ts of Tough Conversations: Don’t use “we” when you mean “you”. Never allow fuzzy language. Exercise candor and precision when fuzzy feels safe. Don’t press… Continue reading

Stop Wasting Energy – Deliver the Real Results of Leadership

Confusion regarding the real results of leadership causes leaders to waste their time doing the wrong things. The real results of leadership are people and teams who live up to their potential. The… Continue reading

How to Work Together Without Killing Each Other

Leaders say, “Lets build the plane in the air.” It’s not about charts and hierarchy. Managers simplify complexity and deliver consistent results. “Let’s make a plan.” You need the people who irritate you… Continue reading

64% of CEOs Don’t Recognize What Motivates Others

64% of CEOs don’t recognize what truly motivates employees.* When you complain about unmotivated employees, you’re making a statement about yourself. (Solar Impulse 2 training flight in Hawaii) Inspirational leadership: Everyone who speaks of… Continue reading