Ruminating on what’s wrong exaggerates the importance of wrong. “Nothing is as important as you think it is, while you’re thinking about it.” Daniel Kahneman Unmanaged thinking distorts reality. In a world filled… Continue reading
Self-centered leaders are beasts. Self-forgetful leaders become human. Victor Frankl wrote, “The more one forgets himself–by giving himself to a cause to serve or another person to love–the more human he is and… Continue reading
Leaders flame-out because consequences come slowly. Neglecting your team doesn’t bite you immediately. Chasing urgencies – instead of priorities – seems like success for a while. Working long hours works for a while.… Continue reading
You can do many things wrong if you do a few important things right. The boss you don’t want to be: The paranoid boss that fears what others are saying about her. She… Continue reading
My answer is underwhelming and disappointing when I’m asked how I built a global audience for Leadership Freak. First I say, “I’m not sure.” The truth is I did something I hadn’t done.… Continue reading
Managers spend between 40% and 90% of their time dealing with conflict. With that in mind, it makes sense to get the most out of such a time consuming activity. Leadership Freak readers… Continue reading
