This post began as an email. It’s my response to a person who shared their mixed feelings regarding unexpected success and opportunity. *** I’ve been thinking about our conversation regarding the problem of… Continue reading
“Do more with less,” demotivates employees. It’s code for work harder. If they’re already working hard, they think, “The more I give the more they want. I’m giving less.” “Do more with less,”… Continue reading
One bad experience outweighs one good. A gallon of bad weighs more than a gallon of good. Setbacks shout; success whispers. You overemphasize what went wrong and minimize what went right. Down is… Continue reading
You want the people around you to feel up not down, hopeful not discouraged. All successful leaders energize others. But, what if you aren’t the energizing type? Peter Senge said, “Your primary influence… Continue reading
Get out of leadership if criticism and complaints keep you up at night. You’ll die from lack of sleep. The toughest criticism to handle is directed at a team mate or colleague, not… Continue reading
Leaders often rise to leadership because they’re great talkers. Now it’s in the way. You can’t connect, communicate or influence without listening. Bad bosses talk. Successful leaders listen. Stop talking about listening. Ouch:… Continue reading
