Big egos move slowly. They worry about protocol, image, and butt kissing. Humble managers deliver results and develop talent quickly. Successful management is about many brief encounters. One minute management: (What follows comes from,… Continue reading
Everyone who says, “I wish I had more opportunities,” doesn’t understand opportunities. An opportunity is your chance to give before you get. An unmet need, for example, is an opportunity. The door of opportunity… Continue reading
Dear Leadership Freak, My boss drives me crazy. He’s incompetent. He has no people skills. The trouble is the people upstairs think he’s doing a good job. Sincerely, Frustrated with incompetence! Dear Frustrated,… Continue reading
Recurring gossip, blame, and complaining indicate you want things to change, but you haven’t done anything about it. Wanting change increases frustration when old behaviors continue. Tell me what you’re doing to achieve… Continue reading
Nothing limits leaders more than believing they can succeed without others. Superiority, masquerading as self-confidence, makes leaders look down on others. Marginalizing people limits their potential and yours. People expand your leadership, if you… Continue reading
The problems we have with each other are more dangerous than the problems we have with competitors. People-problems get worse when they’re ignored. Organizational turmoil diminishes, when nagging people problems find resolution. Everything… Continue reading
