Five Reasons Performance Reviews Suck
***** Every performance review I ever had was a colossal waste of time. The dust laying on yours indicates it’s not worth the paper it’s printed on. Performance reviews are like Santa Clause,… Continue reading
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Solving 15 Reasons Leaders Won’t Lead
***** “I’m so frustrated because my boss won’t make decisions.” Bennis said, “Failing organizations are usually over-managed and under-led.” Leaders with titles who refuse to lead frustrate their teams. It’s more common than… Continue reading
How to Let Go without Giving In
Image source The problem is you won’t let go. You’re the victim of too much perseverance. Organizations grow when new competent talent steps in. 7 reasons letting go challenges longstanding leaders: Identity: Who am I… Continue reading
10 Surefire Ways to Find Your Greatness
***** Our world confuses potential with performance. Never let mediocre performance seem outstanding. You insult high performers, nurture incompetence, and sell yourself short. You aren’t entitled to greatness, it’s earned. What is greatness:… Continue reading
How to Leverage the Benefits of Confusion
Progress requires clarity. Confusion paralyzes. Great leaders create clarity; poor leaders confuse. Worse yet, confused people pull back. Paralyzing confusion is bad but confusion has benefits. Confusion precedes breakthrough. Pushing confusion away pushes… Continue reading
From Defeated Pessimist to Realistic Optimist
***** Pessimists can’t lead. Solving problems requires you first see and acknowledge them. If you plan to move forward, stop dancing around the elephant and dance with it. Ask hard questions. Healthy pessimism serves leaders.… Continue reading