Seagull Management: 4 Ways to Stop Dumping on People
Seagull managers fly in, make lots of noise, dump on everyone, and fly away.* You might say a seagull manager is full of crap. The seduction of problems makes you a seagull. Stay… Continue reading
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6 Ways Heroes Advance Your Life
Life is larger with heroes. The wrong idea about heroes propagates helplessness. The right idea about heroes gives you strength. Bonnie Tyler sang, “Where have all the good men gone and where are… Continue reading
Two Questions that Reveal Aspirations
I first heard the expression, “A typical job interview is a conversation between two liars,” on a call to Buenos Aires in 2014. It’s not just job interviews. People pretend they’re someone they… Continue reading
3 Ways to Make Encouragement Count
“How can you tell if a person needs encouragement? If that person is breathing.” S. Truett Cathy You may not intend to, but managers discourage good people. Encouragement feels like power. Encouragement invites… Continue reading
Two Dangers of Reactive Management
Responding is necessary in a turbulent world. Reacting is not. A person who never responds becomes irrelevant. A person who constantly reacts creates the illusion of importance. Magnetism of chaos: Jason Woodward (@jasnshell93)… Continue reading
7 Powerful Proactive Responses to Hot Emotion
Proactive people make things happen. Reactive people wait for things to happen. Reactions come with their own punishment. Reactions are spontaneous. Someone pushes you; you push back. You say something that causes harm.… Continue reading