3 Lessons from Tires that Aren’t Flat and other Inconveniences
The trip was a little less than five hours, so my wife and I drove to the workshop I was recently scheduled to give. Everything went smoothly until we got a flat about… Continue reading
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The ABCs of Giving and Seeking Feedback that Really Works
Apathy resents and rejects feedback, but everyone who cares to improve wants to know how they’re doing. Feedback is essential for growth and development. The only way to grow is to receive feedback… Continue reading
4 Ways to Be Present that Anyone Can Practice
People tend to choose ruminating on the past or worrying about the future over being present. Being present is being engaged in the moment. But how much should you think about the past… Continue reading
How to Think Like a Leader when Your Brain Drags You Down
Ruminant animals chew their food, swallow it, regurgitate it, and chew it some more*. Humans are mental cud chewers. Research shows that you aren’t thinking about what you’re doing about half the time**.… Continue reading
Weekend Update: 8/16/2021 to 8/20/2021
Three things I’m noticing. Organizations revert to past strategies and former leaders when the goal is stability. When personal agendas conflict with organizational mission relationships are weapons and progress slows to a crawl.… Continue reading
The Five Faces of Curiosity
Curiosity applies to everything leaders do. Apart from curiosity, leaders… Feel defensive. Need obedient minions. Seldom connect. Tend to manipulate. Smart people practice curiosity. Everyone else gets dumb and dumber. The five faces… Continue reading