Four Advantages of Being an Underdog
Small improvements are better than giving up, even when the odds are stacked against you. David is literally a little guy in the battle against Goliath. Today we use ‘David and Goliath’ to… Continue reading
Category Archive: Marks of leaders
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3 Unexpected Interventions that Changed the World
Ted Geisel crossed the Atlantic on stormy seas in the Fall of 1935. It was eight days of agonizing monotony. He sat at the bar for hours, the rhythmic thumping of the ship’s… Continue reading
3 Things We Get Wrong About Humility
Humility and I stand beside each other like strangers on an elevator. We glance sideways, but we don’t stand close. The only thing I say is, “Have a good day,” when I step… Continue reading
How Managers Become Leaders
Only 1 in 10 managers actually have the talent to manage. But lacing on leadership shoes is like discovering you’re lactose intolerant after devouring a container of ice cream. Leaders manage and managers… Continue reading
Victims: The People Leaders Deal with Everyday
Self-destructive responses to life multiply like flies on roadkill. The worst response is pervasive and sinister. It’s the lie of victimhood. This lie, like breathing, usually goes unnoticed. The worst thing about victimhood… Continue reading
How to Choose A Dynamic Self-Development Goal
The first development is self-development. #1. Explore widely. What leadership skills and behaviors seem most relevant to pressing challenges and current opportunities? Make a long list. #2. Use an aspirational lens. Look through… Continue reading