Top talent doesn’t like being told what to do. Authoritarian leaders are becoming dinosaurs. Expect to coach, if you expect to lead. The practices of coaching maximize talent and enable fulfillment. The 10… Continue reading
Stay open. You’re never know who might make a difference in your life. Don Henley, reflecting on the death of Glenn Frey, said, “I’m not sure I believe in fate, but I know that crossing… Continue reading
It doesn’t matter how much you accomplish in the world, there’s a voice in your head that wonders if you might matter more. Successful leaders overcome their inner accuser, even if it isn’t silenced.… Continue reading
You lose yourself when success is all about being successful. Arrogance or discouragement rule the day. When success is about being successful, it controls and eventually destroys you. Successful leadership sneaks up on you while… Continue reading
You can’t lead and neglect people at the same time. Busyness that distracts from people is deadly to organizational energy. Don’t let paperwork and meetings prevent you from quarterly one-on-ones with your team.… Continue reading
Goal setting conversations are best held after the holidays. December is a month of endings; January beginnings. It’s difficult to dream about new things when you’re wrapping up old. Go with the natural rhythm of… Continue reading
