Extend your influence by following the example of Peter Drucker. Drucker’s 9 channels of influence: “Define the landscape.” “Expose ‘white space’ – define opportunities – what is needed now.” “Clarify strengths and capacities.” “Identify… Continue reading
Everyone has dumb ideas, even you. The real problem isn’t dumb ideas, it’s no one challenges them. Untested brilliance is stupidity waiting to happen. I’m filled with ideas. Frankly, I’ve never met a… Continue reading
I don’t care who you are or what you do. Be a mentor. Have a mentor. Don’t worry if you don’t understand mentoring. Just go engage in one of the nine behaviors that follow. 9… Continue reading
Beautiful obsession is the predecessor of greatness. The Russian dancer, Mikhail Baryshnikov, considered to be one of the greatest ballet dancers in history, said, “Dancing is my obsession.” Obsession leads to exceptional. Obsessed… Continue reading
You’ll never know who you might have been if you don’t grow. Success is about personal growth not techniques, strategies, or methods. Awkward: Growth feels awkward because it means not yet and not there. “Not… Continue reading
It takes more than good character to be a trustworthy leader. Don’t trust leaders who can’t get the job done, even if they are wonderful people. An incompetent leader – who tells the… Continue reading
