10 Ways to Win with Your Control Freak
Show me a leader who isn’t a control freak and I’ll show you a wimp. You were born a control freak. The tantrums you threw as a toddler were responses to losing control. You… Continue reading
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What if…
Stop asking, “What about?” Start asking, “What if?” What if the people you’re trying to please approved of you? How would you spend your energy? Living to please others is serving fear. Serve… Continue reading
Sudden Breakthroughs in Subtle Blind Spots
Successful leaders have the wonderful capacity to tragically misjudge themselves. We snicker or cringe at people who believe they’re great singers, when they can’t carry a tune. But, what if you’re that person?… Continue reading
Only 15% of Top Performers are High Potentials
Your ability to cultivate people determines your impact in the world. Surprisingly, only 15% of top performers* are likely to be high potentials (HiPo). Performance is easy to spot. But, if you want… Continue reading
The CEO of Ace® Hardware on Leadership
I asked the CEO of the largest home improvement franchise company in the world, Ace® Hardware, what others saw in him as a leader. He started talking about definitions. Define what leaders do… Continue reading
The 4 Powers of Respect and How to Earn Them
Being respected is better than being liked. Those who need to be liked, end up disrespected. 4 powers of respect: Opportunity. Respect comes before advancement and promotion. Engagement. The danger of disrespect is… Continue reading