Category Archive: Leading

Five Ways to Overcome the Folly of Perseverance

Bad ideas were good once but nothing always works. Quitters never win. At least that’s what we think. The danger of perseverance is it’s virtuous but not always wise. Thomas Edison famously said, “Many… Continue reading

Overcoming the Downside of Pursuing Excellence

The problem with the pursuit of excellence is there is no done, only better. Done satisfies. Move on. Yes! There is no check box in the pursuit of excellence. The second challenge with… Continue reading

Leadership Freak Webinar December 19, 2012

Image source You have the passion and the message. Now learn the secrets to writing compelling blogs that get read by tens of thousands of readers. Topics: The number one secret to writing… Continue reading

Moving Stagnant Organizations

Image source Every team has a few passionate leaders chomping at the bit to create the future. But, dead weight weighs them down. Most teams lead by consensus, the lowest common denominator. I… Continue reading

Igniting Change from the Middle

Image source Passion for positive change drives people crazy, especially those in the middle of organizations. People at the bottom go along to get along. They won’t change until they’re sure top leadership… Continue reading

Facing the 3 Pressing Challenges of Leadership

Image source The first pressing challenge of leadership is focusing on the thing that matters most. People matter most. In one sense, you are the person that matters most. Nurture and develop you… Continue reading