Your view of time impacts relationships and decisions. Time is a way of seeing. Some leaders make decisions with the past in mind, others focus on the present. Still others, perhaps the most dangerous,… Continue reading
Dear Dan, Our small work group has many discussions. In these discussions people talk over each other and vie for the opportunity to share. I feel uncomfortable interrupting. When I don’t jump in,… Continue reading
I asked a group about their fears. She said, “I’m afraid I’ll be alone.” It was years ago, but I still admire her courage. She wasn’t afraid of alone-time. Mature leaders want, even need,… Continue reading
Dear Dan, Executive leadership put me on a team, of people I like, but are afraid of me and each other. How can one work to build the trust of others they work with… Continue reading
Team meetings that don’t work drain vitality. We’ve all been there. The leader is in love with their own voice, for example. When everyone groans before team meetings, it’s time to: Restructure the way… Continue reading
Hi Dan, I lead a team of amazing professionals who are passionate and committed to the work we do. One team member is … rigid in her thinking and ambushes me at staff… Continue reading
