Category Archive: Solution Saturday

Solution Saturday: Humble without Shooting Yourself in the Foot

Dear Dan, I have a question regarding your post on Humility. You point out that as leaders we need to provide opportunities for others to shine, so that they even outperform you. Now,… Continue reading

Solution Saturday: Dealing with Mr. Irrational

Dear Leadership Freak, I am needing some advice about how to handle a team member who seems to have some irrational behaviors. He has been part of our team for four years, had… Continue reading

Solution Saturday: They Won’t Own Mistakes

Hi Dan, I have an issue with some of my team where if they make a mistake they don’t own it. They deflect and change the subject. They never admit they did the… Continue reading

Solution Saturday: Culture in Two Words

Dear Dan, Can you address the key indicators of a culture of excellence and steps to establishing that culture for a school? Sincerely, Culture Builder Dear Culture Builder, Thanks for asking such a… Continue reading

Solution Saturday: Stumped by a Question

An audience member stumped me with a question. I don’t like saying, “I don’t know,” in front of a thousand people, but last Tuesday in Louisville, KY, I did. He questioned something I said.… Continue reading

Solution Saturday: Tiger Without Sexy Stripes

Hi Dan, I need some development help. I am told I influence people, but I am not technically a leader. I am middle management on a team of 10. One of the newer… Continue reading