I was reminded, during a recent team meeting, that successful leadership is often about simple practices and straight-forward behaviors. If leadership practices are complicated, you’re doing it wrong. You don’t have to be… Continue reading
When ownership is low, getting things done is always hard. 7 signs you’re in a low ownership culture: Normal requests are greeted with moaning. It’s an ‘every person for themselves’ culture. Unhelpfulness is… Continue reading
You learn to lead the same way babies learn to walk, by observation, training, and experimentation. Development in any arena begins by seeing what’s possible. Moms and dads show children what’s possible. Michael… Continue reading
Bluebirds sit on nearby branches dangling bugs in their beaks to tempt hungry adolescents to fly. Flight is motivated more by hunger than passion. Discomfort drives growth. 12 growth moments people often miss:… Continue reading
Healthy anxiety rises to face challenge, opportunity, and threat. That tension in your gut means you care. But self-inflected anxiety causes leaders to… Struggle with decision-making. Flip flop after making decisions. View others… Continue reading
In nature the strong eat the weak. We live in a threatening world. Thankfully, no one is trying to eat you, at least literally. Threats happen when: Competitors gain a foothold with your… Continue reading
