Category Archive: Taking others higher

Five Ways to Overcome the Folly of Perseverance

Bad ideas were good once but nothing always works. Quitters never win. At least that’s what we think. The danger of perseverance is it’s virtuous but not always wise. Thomas Edison famously said, “Many… Continue reading →

Overcoming the Downside of Pursuing Excellence

The problem with the pursuit of excellence is there is no done, only better. Done satisfies. Move on. Yes! There is no check box in the pursuit of excellence. The second challenge with… Continue reading →

Moving Stagnant Organizations

Image source Every team has a few passionate leaders chomping at the bit to create the future. But, dead weight weighs them down. Most teams lead by consensus, the lowest common denominator. I… Continue reading →

Fearful Leaders are Followers

Image source Every morning I put my fingers on the keyboard not knowing what will come out. An hour or two later, I post 300 word or less on this blog. (Technically its… Continue reading →

Dealing with Jerk-Bosses

Image source Everyone has a jerk-boss, sooner or later. Don’t worry if your boss is a jerk to everyone; worry if he singles you out. If the boss is a jerk to everyone,… Continue reading →

Facing the 3 Pressing Challenges of Leadership

Image source The first pressing challenge of leadership is focusing on the thing that matters most. People matter most. In one sense, you are the person that matters most. Nurture and develop you… Continue reading →