Category Archive: Leading

A Life Less Frustrating

The way you deal with today’s frustration reflects the leader you’ll become tomorrow. Frustration is an alarm clock; a spotlight pointing: a match burned too long. Frustration is a gift that says pay… Continue reading

Quickly and Simply Transform All Meetings

Image source If you could only get back the time you gave to boring, ineffective, useless meetings! Meetings give the impression something’s getting done when usually it isn’t. There’s too much talking in… Continue reading

Whining in the Workplace

Leaders hear whining about teammates and other leaders. Reminds me of kids in the backseat. “He touched me!” “Bob spoke harshly to me.” “Mary’s clothing is too casual.” “Bill Doesn’t like me.” “Mary… Continue reading

How to Dig Out of Holes You’ve Dug

New dreams call for new behaviors. What worked in the past only digs holes in the present. Start again, but don’t resort to default behaviors, imagine new. Past behaviors worked in the past,… Continue reading

If You Aren’t Dumb You’re Stupid

Fearful leaders keep people in their place with fear. Fear leads with fear. On the other hand, confident leaders build self-confident followers. Build-up others – ask for advice. Most leaders say they believe… Continue reading

How to Generate Enthusiasm with Assessments

Those who don’t enjoy measuring results, don’t enjoy achievement. Unmeasured results don’t matter. Hitting baseballs reminded me that effective assessments increase enthusiasm, concentration, and satisfaction. The visit: Dahliah, Asher, and Abram, three of… Continue reading