Bob Bumblehoof is too naïve to lead. He thinks flattery is sincere. The team knows it’s manipulation.
Gary showers his Bumblehoof with over-the-top compliments. He laughs at stupid jokes and agrees with dumb ideas.
Don’t let people make a fool of you. Become a flattery-proof leader.
Conversations impact life’s trajectory.
You don’t have time to squander on useless one-on-ones. But employees who have regular one-on-ones with their managers are 67% less likely to be disengaged.
The Idiot’s Guide to One-on-Ones – Because relationships and results should always be intentional.
#1. Get Ready
Never say, “Just let me finish this email,” when someone shows up.
A persistently stuck person is a paper shredder on steroids.
They’ve “tried everything.” They’ve already scaled Mt. Doom on a three-legged donkey and it didn’t help. When you suggest something, they say with the confidence of a true loser, “That won’t work.”
Translation: “If it’s not perfect, I’m not interested. Pass the cookies.”
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Ruin your career by poisoning your relationship with your boss. They control opportunities. Ignore this reality if you enjoy career purgatory.
You don’t need an enemy at work. But you can make one if you follow these steps.
You can’t outrun self-sabotage.
But you can outsmart it. Starting now.
This post explains 5 ways self-sabotage traps leaders and offers powerful suggestions to overcome an inner enemy.
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Another installment of Bob Bumblehoof – Hero Leader!
Bumblehoof is lousy leadership congealed into one person. He feels powerful letting others know they’re not good enough. He can’t see that success depends on others.
Skillful leaders inspire greatness. Bob inspires headaches. He has a gold medal in making people feel small.
Learn how NOT to lead.
