Howling Monkeys Make Lousy Leaders
Howling isn’t leadership.
Talented people need clarity and space to act.
Seek to release, not control. Set guardrails. Trust the judgment of competent people.
Category Archive: Power
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The Paradox of Power – Weakness Isn’t Virtue
Power corrupts, so does lack of power.
Weakness isn’t virture.
The paradox of power is it grows when it’s shared and shrinks when it’s hoarded.
Discomfort with power is contentment with weakness.
Power is the ability to get something done.
Embrace power responsibly.
Expand power ethically. Here’s how…
Words for the Wise
Grasp the power of words and you find power to shape your future.
Words are rudders. The things you say take you places.
Today’s challenge: Choose words that shape the future you aspire to create.
12 Ways to Make Today a Great Day
Begin the day by choosing to make it a great day. Don’t expect others to make your day great. 12 ways to make today a great day: 1. Pause, breathe, and focus. Before… Continue reading
7 Small Acts of Defiance
Small acts of defiance, like the murder of a watch, build an oasis of control. My smart watch died a quiet death on the table by my bed. It hasn’t buzzed or beeped… Continue reading
The Power of the Weak
Power silences dissent. But uncontested decisions are weak. People nod when they disagree to put food on their table until organizational cupboards are bare. That’s what happened to Ford Motor Company a few… Continue reading