Frantic busyness is expected in some organizations. In some, it’s a badge of honor.
Busy all the time is crazy.
Labor to enter rest. Schedule it. Plan it. Execute on a rest initiative.
The “fire fighter” leader misses the point.
The busier you are the less fulfilling your life becomes.
Strong leaders energize conversations. Poor communication drains teams.
Use this self-assessment to reflect on how your communication impacts the people around you. Even small adjustments can lift engagement, clarify expectations, and fuel forward momentum.
Talent is defeated by toxic culture.
Healthy culture is never an accident. Toxic cultures are the result of ignorance, distraction and neglect.
Ignorance of the importance of team dynamics.
Distraction by focusing on problems and short-term metrics.
Neglect because of failure to address destructive behaviors, poor communication, or misalignment.
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The future is built by the curious.
Turn stupid questions into smart opportunities.
“What were you thinking?” Or “What would you do differently next time?”
Questions that can’t be answered are better than answers that can’t be questioned.
How to Transform Stupid Questions
Survival is success during crisis. It fails in the long-term.
Define meaningful action to thrive. Typically, we define purpose, choose goals, and set priorities. But there’s a better order. Priorities before goals.
Define purpose
Set priorities
Choose goals
You can do good things without priorities, but you can’t engage in meaningful action.
A recent conversation was part coaching, part advice. I asked, “Which part was most energizing?” He said, “When you were coaching.”
It’s humbling to know people enjoy their own thoughts more than mine.
When is advice appropriate? Coaching?
4 Principles for giving advice that works.
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