Testing assumptions makes you look stupid or misinformed. “You can be perfectly clear and perfectly wrong.” Karen Martin, “The Outstanding Organization.” Assumptions are unquestioned “truths.” Everyone knows the answer to the obvious. Why… Continue reading
Hate your work environment? Build rather than tear down. Whining reinforces negative environments. Celebrations build and reinforce positive environments. Celebrations create culture. Sadly, short-sighted leaders are stingy with positives and free with negatives.… Continue reading
Facebook contributors completed the sentence, “The most important thing leaders do is _______.” The first 10 responses were: Listen. Give feedback. Empower. Communicate vision. Inspire. Enable others… Learn. Lead! Keep hope alive. Pray.… Continue reading
Old styles of leadership are about giving permission to supplicants. Followers seek permission. It’s an “I/you” rather than “we” dynamic. Leaders have power while followers ask. I/you leadership is disengaging and disempowering. Leaders… Continue reading
When was the last time you received useful feedback? Everyone who craves excellence craves feedback. You need to know how you’re doing and how to improve. You never reach excellence without feedback. Honesty… Continue reading
Questions are the most powerful statements you make. Questions expose. Your questions tell me who you are. Questions invite thought. Answers end thought. Questions enlighten. “It is not the answer that enlightens, but… Continue reading
