Solution Saturday: My Boss is up in my Business
I had a paranoid boss who only showed up when things might go wrong or projects had high visibility. (Bosses should show up during those times.) But, when things didn’t matter to her,… Continue reading
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Treated Like a Dog
We owned a miniature dachshund that joyfully welcomed us home every day. We miss the sound of his miniature paws following us. One day I arrived home to a “normal” welcome-home from my… Continue reading
When it’s Time to Adapt Rather than Persist
Persistence is one reason problems persist. More specifically, persisting in behaviors that don’t work, is one reason problems persist. Smart, motivated people, do this all the time. Persistence has a dark side. How long… Continue reading
PIT SIT’N
Stop squandering talent. Boss less; coach more. Research continues to show that nearly 7 out of 10 people are either passively or actively disengaged at work. (Gallup) Coaching is an act of engagement… Continue reading
A Dripping Faucet on a Quiet Night
The statement, “Everything rises and falls on leadership,” nags me like a dripping faucet on a quiet night. I told John Maxwell that I feel the weight of his statement. He replied optimistically… Continue reading
15 Ways to Invite and Ignite Commitment
The ability to inspire commitment is the ability to create the future. Poor leaders invite apathy. Successful leaders ignite commitment. Uncommitted people: Lack energy. Pull back. Hang around for selfish reasons. Save their energy… Continue reading