Category Archive: Leading

The 10 Best Ways to Spot a Close-Minded Leader

Turbulence opens the mind of the wise and congeals the brain of the convinced. A closed mind gets stupid as time passes. Perhaps current knowledge was enough when the world seemed stable, but… Continue reading →

7 No-Nonsense Questions that Challenge People without Being a Jerk-Hole

Successful leaders challenge people. Jerk-holes are just pushy. But the opposite of pushy – being a push-over – isn’t an option for leaders. 7 fundamentals of assertive challenge: Rushing to challenge is pushy.… Continue reading →

How to Lead with Patience and Not Get Walked On

You were born exasperated and impatient. Patience emerges after we learn that we aren’t the center of the universe. In other words, when you know and accept your limitations and frailties you become… Continue reading →

Weekend Update: 8/2/2021 to 8/6/2012

The most surprising post this week was on August 5, “5 Quotes that Just Might Change Your Life.” It seems that many of my readers enjoy quotes as much as I do. I… Continue reading →

4 Steps to Dealing with a Bad Egg on the Team

If bad is 5X stronger than good, eliminating bad does a lot of good. “[Will] Felps estimates that teams with just one deadbeat, downer, or asshole suffer a performance disadvantage of 30 to… Continue reading →

Transparency and Vulnerability – 4 Ways to Let Yourself be Seen without Oversharing

You might enjoy anonymity and mask-wearing. But high-impact leaders let themselves be seen. Letting yourself be seen might be one of the hardest things you do. I remember hearing Patrick Lencioni say, “I… Continue reading →