I Don’t Butt Heads with the CEO of Zappos
Image source by Hana Muchova’ Many CEO’s are told what they want to hear, rather than what team members really think. That’s a foolish way to avoid butting heads with the boss. I… Continue reading
Category Archive: Values
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Six Ways to Find Your Future
The past is the future for most. Persistence and endurance assure continuity. But, more of the same won’t birth new futures. Looking back and holding on stagnates, solidifies, and congeals life like cold… Continue reading
Making Dreams Matter
Dreams smolder and die unless others own them. Passion isn’t meaningful until it ignites others. Igniting passion isn’t pumping up. Pumping up: Is fun at events but manipulative as long-term strategy. Places unnecessary burden on leaders and… 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
10 Ways to Gain Influence
If leadership is influence then dominance and coercion aren’t leading. Police have rightful authority to control. Relying on power, authority, or position, makes you look like a cop writing speeding tickets. Danger: Dominant leaders achieve… Continue reading
When Collaboration Doesn’t Work
Stop bowing at the altar of collaboration. It’s usually better to work with others – to collaborate. But, collaboration isn’t always useful or necessary. Collaboration can be cumbersome, ineffective, or detrimental. Sometimes, having someone work… Continue reading