Shut-Up and Do It Yourself
I was explaining how to do something when a close friend said, “Do it yourself.” I have a love-hate relationship with my life-long friend Tim. (Mostly love.) But, he got me thinking about… Continue reading
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7 Cures for Cruelty
“All cruelty springs from weakness.” Seneca Image source Cruel leaders believe they’re helping when they’re hurting. Some of the most shocking, disappointing, and frustrating moments in leadership come when you begin to realize… Continue reading
8 Growth Principles that Transform Leadership
Radical growth is the messiest – most painful – part of leadership. Death precedes life. Incremental growth is walking down familiar paths carrying the same assumptions. But, the first – real step –… Continue reading
The Signature File that got me Chewed Out
The story in your head always finds expression in your life. But, it’s dangerous when behaviors and attitudes are based on fabrications. He doesn’t like me. I’m not appreciated. They’re out to get… Continue reading
Choose Assets Over Deficits
You see what’s bad before you see what’s good. Kathy Cramer told me our negativity bias invites us to see and respond more intensely to problems than possibilities. Every time I step back… Continue reading
How to Ignite Fire
Leave a comment on this post for a chance to win a copy of, “Lead Positive.” (25 copies available. Winners chosen at random.) The first job of leadership is catching a glimpse of… Continue reading