You cannot lead while jousting with the past. The direction of your leadership begins with the direction of your thoughts. Remarkable leadership is forward-facing and future-focused. Many of the conversations I have about… Continue reading
Dear Dan, I work for a great company, don’t all questions start this way? Lately, we’ve been having a lot of conversations about perception. It’s such a difficult thing to predict or change.… Continue reading
Energy without practical know-how is futility. Persistent failure reflects lack of practical know-how. Most leaders don’t fail for lack of trying. If you’re persistently failing – in the same area – you lack… Continue reading
The research of Kouzes and Posner indicates that seeking feedback is the behavior leaders fail at the most.* Useful feedback enables you to compare self-perception with the perception of others. Experience shows that the… Continue reading
The ability to inspire commitment is the ability to create the future. Poor leaders invite apathy. Successful leaders ignite commitment. Uncommitted people: Lack energy. Pull back. Hang around for selfish reasons. Save their energy… Continue reading
The success of every project or initiative boils down to one essential behavior. The one thing is – the thing – everything else hangs on. If someone took responsibility for the project you… Continue reading
