9 Questions that Create Connections
She was reading at two, a University of California sophomore at 17, and speaks eight languages. Pam Fox Rollin didn’t sound arrogant but I wondered if in her younger days she was –… Continue reading
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Too many answers
The organization I lead is considering a new initiative. In the hallway, I was asked if we had plans to provide child care. We didn’t. I also assumed the person asking wanted child… Continue reading
9 Ways to Help Others Make Decisions
Yogi Berra said, “When you come to a fork in the road, take it.” Great leaders are decision makers. The down side of this is an ability to “know” what others should do;… Continue reading
The leader’s secret weapon
Peter Drucker famously said, “My greatest strength as a consultant is to be ignorant and ask a few questions.” Your secret weapon is curiosity. 5 Tips Curious leaders stop having all the answers and… Continue reading
Your Mouth Makes You Dumb
There’s an inverse relationship between speaking and learning. The more you speak the less you learn. The only exception is when you open your mouth to ask questions. In other words, your mouth… Continue reading
Connecting the good with the bad
One well timed conversation can change a person’s life. Last night I had a conversation with a young leader hungry to have an impact. Here’s a way you can approach these critical conversations.… Continue reading