Recurring gossip, blame, and complaining indicate you want things to change, but you haven’t done anything about it. Wanting change increases frustration when old behaviors continue. Tell me what you’re doing to achieve… Continue reading
The first sign of life is growth. Leaders who aren’t growing are dying. Great dreams require great growth. Exponential growth occurs when: Success feels uncertain. New skills are needed. Situations feel awkward. Lack… Continue reading
Exceptional people are advised to tone it down. You’re too organized, too compassionate, too visionary. “All you think about is getting things done. You need to tone it down.” Never tell eagles to… Continue reading
Irresponsibility doesn’t see the damage it does, until it’s too late. “I didn’t mean to,” is not acceptable. “I did my best,” is anecdotal. When people don’t take responsibility: Reputations decline. Timelines are… Continue reading
His eyes lit up when he heard me offhandedly say, “Not everyone is coachable.” He could stop blaming himself for his coachees lack of progress. He’d been frustrated and discouraged. New techniques might… Continue reading
Leaders who forget the big picture end up lost in the weeds. Without perspective, urgencies prevail. Getting things done gets in the way, when it’s time to see the big picture. Successful leaders… Continue reading
