Category Archive: Leading

10 Ways to “Deal With” Quiet People

Outgoing people have advantages in Western Culture. We’re often perceived as smarter and stronger than quiet people. One of my fatal leadership blunders was underestimating quiet people. Big mouths don’t guarantee great leadership.… Continue reading

10 Strategies for Starting Over

An employee frustrates the heck out of you. Wish you could start over? Your boss drives you crazy. Wouldn’t it be nice to start fresh? What’s stopping you from starting over? You! Start over –… Continue reading

10 Ways to Fail Your Way to Success

I hate failing. Failure feels like wasted life. Yes, I know I’m supposed to embrace failure and learn. But, given the choice, I’d succeed more! I haven’t failed for lack of good intentions.… Continue reading

Who Cheers for You

Image source You cheer for others. Who cheers for you? Some can’t stand it if you’re “too” happy. Most are ok if you’re a little bit happy or a little bit successful, …… Continue reading

How to Motivate the Unmotivated

Pressure and coercion don’t work for long. Successful leaders ignite and inspire, they don’t pressure. They were motivated. Now, they work when you’re around and doze when you’re not. What a difference three… Continue reading

Something Better than “I think I Can”

  Traditional wisdom says self-affirmation builds optimism and confidence. Dispel doubt, discouragement, and fear by repeating things like: “I’m awesome.” “I can do this.” What if the Little Engine that Could – “I… Continue reading