Troublemakers are smart, manipulative, and self-serving. Drama at work means: Hot situations get hotter. Difficult situations become more painful. Confusing situations seem unsolvable. It’s impossible to imagine the tiny offenses that bother thin-skinned… Continue reading
I asked Canadian scholar and author Henry Mintzberg to share the word of advice he most enjoyed giving managers. He said, “I can give you one word. Connect.” I was underwhelmed. His wisdom… Continue reading
Sailors don’t resist the wind. You can’t deal with the storm until you acknowledge the wind. Fretting over things beyond your control is impotence stressing over incompetence. The worst stress comes from resisting… Continue reading
If you’re the smartest person in the room, you’re not. Don’t be smarter than Socrates who said, “I know that I am intelligent because I know that I know nothing.” 7 reasons smart… Continue reading
NEW BOOK GIVEAWAY!! 20 copies available!! Leave a comment on this guest post by Sabrina Horn to become eligible for one of 20 complimentary copies of her new book, Make It, Don’t Fake It:… Continue reading
You’re spending time with people whether you seek input or not. You invest time including people, or you squander time resolving the consequences of excluding them. Excluding people creates self-inflicted crisis. Excuses for… Continue reading
