Choose Assets Over Deficits
You see what’s bad before you see what’s good. Kathy Cramer told me our negativity bias invites us to see and respond more intensely to problems than possibilities. Every time I step back… Continue reading
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Resolving Tension Between Young and Old Leaders
“You’re challenge is giving control to young leaders.” (Spoken to an old leader at lunch three years ago.) He was a quiet gentleman. It was like I had reached across the table and… Continue reading
Why Old Leaders Drive Young Leaders Crazy
Old leaders think they know something today because they knew something yesterday. Knowledge closes their minds and limits their curiosity. Young leaders look down their noses at old leaders and think, “Stop being… Continue reading
Why Young Leaders Drive Old Leaders Crazy
Young leaders are full of piss and vinegar because they haven’t failed enough. Old leaders look down their noses and think, “You’ll smarten up after you get knocked down a few times.” Old… Continue reading
Fight for Bright: 3 Aspects of Asset Based Thinking
Pessimists feel optimistic about Murphy’s law. I’m so much of a pessimist that I think optimists are faking. Talking about optimism irritates true pessimists. I’m not alone. Pessimists – people who see the… Continue reading
7 Ways to Deal with Office Drama
Everyone knows the drama kings/queens in the office. They’re the ones you dance around. “Don’t upset Barry.” Drama queens go to the boss rather than colleagues to voice complaints. Drama kings walk into… Continue reading