How Humble Leadership Really Works

Humility isn’t: Slow and stupid. Afraid to acknowledge strengths and talents. Passive and weak. Easily manipulated. Satisfied with mediocrity. Disinclined to bring up tough issues. Reluctant to act. 3 strengths of humility: #1.… Continue reading

Dear Dan: I Don’t want to Give my Clients to a Less Competent Colleague

Dear Dan, Your blog is immensely helpful. Here is a topic that I have not seen yet. I am successful in winning work, especially repeat work from the same customers. I am a… Continue reading

The Dream is Alive, but the Ladder is Broken

NEW BOOK GIVEAWAY!! 20 copies available!! Leave a comment on this guest post by John Hope Bryant to become eligible for one of 20 complimentary copies of his new book, “Up From Nothing:… Continue reading

The Practice that Expands Leadership Every Time

Can you feel good about focusing on yourself? I can. I think, “How fascinating,” when I think about myself, but when my mind turns to others, I think, “They need to improve.” I… Continue reading

How to Find Freedom and Energy by Starting Again

The struggle to keep your head above water provides little opportunity to reflect, adapt, and start again. Stress and frustration accumulate when you splash around today the same way you splashed yesterday. Recurring… Continue reading

How Hints, Expectations, and the Power of Suggestion Influence Others

The power of suggestion might kill you. The Smithsonian Magazine reports an individual who attempted suicide using placebo tablets. The pills could not harm him. He experienced dangerously low blood pressure and required… Continue reading