To disrespect the past is to insult those who built the present. It’s difficult to insult people and get them on the team at the same time. Wise leaders connect the future with the past in… Continue reading
Life is wasted by preparation. “If somebody offers you an amazing opportunity but you are not sure you can do it, say yes – then learn how to do it later!” Richard Branson… Continue reading
When you ask too many questions, people wonder what you’re after. The need to preserve image makes curiosity uncomfortable. Sincere curiosity is a gift to all but the insecure, skeptical, or status driven. Too many questions: The… Continue reading
Behaviors, not theories, solve people-problems. This is part-two of, “How to Solve People Problems.” Scan part-one here. How to solve people-problems: Let’s focus on the people-problem of low morale. #1. Positive before negative:… Continue reading
The problems we have with each other are more dangerous than the problems we have with competitors. People-problems get worse when they’re ignored. Organizational turmoil diminishes, when nagging people problems find resolution. Everything… Continue reading
You’re banging heads with bull-headed teammates. It’s not the facts. It’s personal disposition. Personal disposition often determines the “right” decision. Personal disposition. Visionary disposition. The “right” decision disrupts the present and moves into… Continue reading
