7 Questions You Can Use to Help Anyone Develop, Even the Boss

Leadership is more than getting things done. Leaders bring out the best in people. Successful leaders ask questions that help others develop. 7 questions that help anyone develop: #1. What do people admire… Continue reading

The Best Leaders Ask Questions That Work

A question asked at the wrong time is a dumb question. Questions that work fit the situation. Questions have direction. Questions that work have the right destination. Tip: Determine where you want to… Continue reading

Saturday Sage: Kris Wants to Be a Sage

Dear Kris, Your interest in becoming a sage is honorable.  However, it takes longer than you expect. You don’t take a class in sagacity. Becoming a sage happens like seasons change, unnoticed at… Continue reading

Chasing the Red Dot

Spunky, our miniature dachshund, is long gone. I wasn’t glad to see him go, but in his absence, I regained my status. When he arrived, he replaced me as king of the domain.… Continue reading

10 New Ways to Be Practical

If you started over, what would you do differently? One leader from Procter & Gamble said, “I’d . . . be less practical in my career choice, and more passionate; I’d pursue bigger… Continue reading

The Best Leaders Know 3 Things Average Leaders Don’t

The best leaders aren’t made with cookie-cutters. The best leaders know 3 things average leaders don’t: #1. Wiring is only part of the equation. Personality assessments are excuses for lousy leaders to justify… Continue reading