A Pound of Bad Outweighs a Ton of Good
Developing goodness is war. The grueling truth of leadership is good doesn’t overcome bad. Be gentle 80% of the time and gruff the other 20% and what are you? Gruff! The same is… Continue reading
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10 Ways to Defeat Blood Sucking Vampires
Blood sucking vampires lurk in the shadows of your organization. If you don’t stop them, they’ll drain you. Any fool can drain energy. Real leaders create it. Fires, left to themselves, go out. Environments… Continue reading
12 Powerful A’s for Leaders
Add: Increase. “She added to our fulfillment by scheduling round-table conversations with satisfied customers.” Abandon: Unreserved dedication to people, mission, and vision. “He fully committed to making his team successful.” Adjust: Look for… Continue reading
Demoted in Two Weeks
Thinking about it is harder than doing it. I asked Fred (not his real name) for the secret to successful leadership and he talk about dealing with tough issues. The way you address… Continue reading
How to Bridge the Gap Between Talk and Action
Lousy teams drain energy, creativity, and resolve. Mediocre teams kill things slowly. Better to work alone than die a lingering death on a gasping team. Successful leaders move through talk to action. Leading teams: Few… Continue reading
7 Ways to Survive Dissatisfaction
The trouble with wanting more is disappointment with what you have and frustration with what you don’t have. How you deal with lack of resources and falling short determines the direction and quality of… Continue reading