7 Secrets to Leading Through Turbulence
I chartered a sailboat for our twenty-fifth wedding anniversary. It was clear, sunny, and we could see the shores of St. Croix, when the captain invited me to “take the helm.” Even a… Continue reading
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Toxic by Accident
Image source by George Hodan My children used to say, “Stop yelling dad.” I’d say, “I’m not yelling.” My voice sounded calm to me. Authority and power amplify actions and words. Every behavior… Continue reading
Stop Browbeating – Enhance Capacity
I browbeat people when I “know” the path forward. I tell them what I want, before thinking about what they need to hear. Additionally, I pressure people when I’ve made up my mind.… Continue reading
Sour Faces Whining About Sour Faces
I’m sick of organizations that don’t measure what matters. Production targets flash on computer screens. Today’s production target: 1,500 widgets. Current: 837 widgets. The message: people are tools. Measurement reflects value. Where is… Continue reading
I Hate Manipulators
The issue isn’t what you want. All leaders want the same thing, results. You can’t lead until you define desired results. Results drive everything leaders do. In the tension between getting results and building relationships,… Continue reading
How to Become a Future-Maker
Make the future or it makes you. Stop reacting; start creating. Urgency dominates where plans lack. Yesterday’s future arrived today. Successful leaders plan. Planners make the future. Planners live like tomorrow is today.… Continue reading