Top Ten Marks of Lousy Leaders
Image source David Lewis, co-author of The Pin Drop Principle, told me he was exposed to poor leadership when he was in his early twenties. “Back then everything was a race and all… Continue reading
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Tackling Armchair Quarterbacks
Receiving criticism indicates you’re doing something. Get used to it. Armchair quarterbacks carry the burden of knowing what should have been done. Armchair quarterbacks know what you should have done and how you… Continue reading
Something Harder than Believing in Yourself
If you think believing in yourself is hard, try believing in others. Every leadership development tool, technique, method, and strategy fades in comparison to the power of belief. Everyone needs someone who believes… Continue reading
Lessons from the End of the Rope
Your failure-to-success journey is the most interesting thing about you. All successful leaders stumble, fall, and climb out of the ash heap only to be better for it. Flaunt it; don’t hide it. Facades… Continue reading
Giving Criticism Like a Pro
Stop talking if you’re a critical boss. You may say, “I’m just being helpful.” Unrequested criticism is like a drive-by shooting – there’s no responsibility for positive outcomes. It’s sleazy and easy. After… Continue reading
The Advantage of Strategic Disadvantage
The bluebirds emptied their nest, yesterday. Every year we watch the egg to flight ritual. One year we saw the young leave. This year we found one quaking in the grass. Beginning: Mother… Continue reading