7 Tips to Succeed with Difficult Conversations

It’s stressful to host a crucial conversation. Not having it is worse.

Every day is dark when you delay difficult conversations, but most of us do.

Timely action increases success and lowers stress.

4 Things to Do When You Don’t Promote Someone

Rejected internal candidates are nearly twice as likely to leave. Other problems include low morale, strained relationships, job dissatisfaction, and envy. *HBR You can’t promote every qualified employee. 4 things to do when… Continue reading →

Notice the Things You Notice

The things you notice reflect who you are.

Competitive people notice rivals.

What you see impacts who you become.

Attention determines direction.

How to get a grip on noticing…

5 Essentials for Healthy Conflict

Conflict is inevitable. Healthy conflict is rare.

Healthy conflict brings people together. All conflict needs a positive purpose.

Ask yourself, “What are we fighting for?”

7 Marks of Mentors Who Change Lives

The mentors who changed my life chose me. I didn’t choose them.

Eventually you learn the first principle for gaining wisdom. You don’t have it.

Here are 7 marks of great mentors. Seek one. Be one.

When wisdom knocks, open the door.

Powerful Questions Produce Results

Don’t ask powerful questions if you want a team of mindless zombies.

Questions create attention. Attention translates to direction.

What do you want your team thinking about?

5 powerful questions you can ask today.