How to Send Signals that Enable Connection
Imagine you just met Wilma at a party. You’re shaking hands when she says, “I’m Wilma. I’m the CEO of Widgets Across America.” Choose to build trust rather than create distance. Connect… Continue reading
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How to Deal with Distractions While Making Crucial Decisions
You’re making a crucial decision and a few stakeholders want to air unrelated concerns or grievances. Distractors bring up peripheral issues when crucial decisions are under consideration. Distractions include: #1. New opportunities. You… Continue reading
How to Overcome Arrogance
All that’s ugly in leadership begins with arrogance. You might be arrogant if you: Look down your nose on those you serve. Arrogance views others as burdens and irritations. Beat yourself up over… Continue reading
On Chemistry Sets and Pogo Sticks
This morning I thought of Henry Mintzberg again. About six years ago I asked Henry to share the one piece of advice he most loves to share. He said one word, “Connect.” “Connect”… Continue reading
Four Books that Recently Arrived on my Doorstep
Here is a sampling of books that recently arrived on my doorstep. The Long-Distance Leader This book is for everyone who leads remote teams. The principles of leadership don’t change as people disperse.… Continue reading
Dear Dan: I’m Stuck in Survival Mode
Good morning Dan, I liked your post on the mockingbird and the inner voices from the past. I feel like I live in the past too much and don’t spend enough time looking… Continue reading