8 Secrets to Eliminating Negativity
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
Category Archive: Optimism
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For All the Danny Downers
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
13 Power Tips for Leading Through Uncertainty
It’s certain that we live in uncertain times. 13 Power Tips for Leading through Uncertainty: Pull with – not against, higher ups. Grab the rope and pull, even if you disagree. Everyone who… Continue reading
Memo to the New Team 2/22/13
Image source To the New Team: You may be wondering why you don’t have more direction. It’s intentional. The advantage of new teams is no history. The advantage of being told what to… Continue reading
A VP at Chic-fil-A on Positive Environments
Dripping-faucet-leaders irritate with constant tweaks and suggestions. Your team wants you to shut-up and leave them alone. Additionally, honest leaders build negative environments by constantly fixing and improving. The dark side of pursuing… Continue reading
Even Whiners Can Lead
Image source by George Hodan Whiners are potential leaders. But, pessimists can’t lead. Leader as whiner: Progress could be faster. Quality could be better. Team mates could give more. Organizations aren’t meeting needs.… Continue reading