Energy without practical know-how is futility. Persistent failure reflects lack of practical know-how. Most leaders don’t fail for lack of trying. If you’re persistently failing – in the same area – you lack… Continue reading
Hi David, I’d ask how your week is going but it’s probably like most weeks you have, crazy-busy. I’ve been thinking about the metaphor of the train coming down the track. If you… Continue reading
The issue isn’t if you have ego, it’s how much. You need enough ego to believe you can make a difference, but not so much that you believe you can do it on… Continue reading
Accountability, in traditional environments, is about power. Who has it? How is it used? The teeth in traditional accountability is the power to reward and punish. Accountability as pressure: Short-sighted leaders use accountability… Continue reading
Would you show up for work if you knew you were dying of cancer? Special team’s coach Bruce DeHaven of the Carolina Panthers didn’t miss a practice all season, even though he was diagnosed… Continue reading
Dark emotion is stronger than bright. It’s more challenging to deal with sadness, anger, or bitterness than joy. The way leaders deal with dark emotion determines the direction of their leadership. Listen to the dark side: Feelings,… Continue reading
