Incompetent leaders approach change the same way a toddler approaches finger painting. Enthusiastically! Recklessly! And with no thought of the mess.
Poorly managed transformation is a spaghetti mess. Incompetent leaders are confusing, inconsistent, disconnected, and chaos on wheels.
Start by doing the opposite of incompetent leaders.
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Fear rules in heartless organizations.
Hiding your heart creates distance.
Leadership is influence. Influence requires connection. Heart is the fiber of connection.
Success without heart is failure in disguise.
How to unlock the heart of leadership…
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How would you hold people accountable if you didn’t have authority? Don’t demand what must be given.
Coercion doesn’t produce ownership.
Accountability isn’t the cure for low commitment; it’s an expression of high commitment.
This post shows you how to develop healthy accountability practices.
I’m hosting another great book giveaway. This one comes from an experienced leader who knows how to build team culture.
Culture is what you do, not what you say.
Jump in early on this post, leave a comment to become eligible for your complimentary copy.
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There are two traps in leadership, constant productivity and merciless efficiency.
Frenetic schedules reflect productivity, efficiency, and arrogance. A leader committed to constant productivity has rejected their humanity.
You’re better than a hamster on a wheel. Make time for stillness.
Boredom isn’t a problem; it’s a bridge.
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Happiness all the time is an oppressive fantasy.
Sometimes it’s better to clam up than to say “cheer up.” Sadness has legitimate reasons.
When happiness is your goal, painful emotions feel like failure.
Every leader experiences dark emotions. Listen closely to the wisdom of your dark friend.
