I’ve been teaching managers to coach employees for about four years. One thing is obvious. Overworked managers pressure themselves in self-defeating ways. Successful managers make others matter more. Seven ways to be overworked… Continue reading
You never fully become a leader. You can achieve goals, but humility is always pursued. Illusive: All character qualities are illusive. Courage, restraint, and love have new expressions in new circumstances. One day’s… Continue reading
Eliminate, “I’m letting people lead,” from your vocabulary. “I’m letting people lead,” means they aren’t really leading, you are. “Letting people lead,” suggests you hold the strings. As long as you control others,… Continue reading
Self-serving leaders produce self-protective teammates. Everyone wants to know if you’re with them. Trust, engagement, commitment, and passion hang on your answer. Don’t ask anyone to get on your team, until you get… Continue reading
Inexperience is opportunity. Learning from mistakes promotes growth and develops confidence. But making unnecessary mistakes is foolish. Don’t learn everything from personal experience. You grow the most at the beginning. Wise leaders learn from the… Continue reading
The answer to losing weight isn’t eating less. I’m a stress eater. My answer to losing weight is about stress, not food. The gift of craving: Stress sneaks in unnoticed. Craving food is one indicator that… Continue reading
