Four Ways to Ask Questions Like a Leader
Curiosity takes you further than knowledge. The bottleneck in the room is the leader who has all the answers when there are competent people at the table. Telling is easy. If you doubt… Continue reading
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It’s Better to Hang Out with People Better than You
Warren Buffett said, “It’s better to hang out with people better than you.” Arrogance is the reason you’re less than you could be. Would you choose to go to dinner every Friday night… Continue reading
The Choice That Makes You a Leader
Obsession with others is avoidance. I have many conversations with leaders. Sometimes those conversations begin by talking about disappointment in teammates or higher ups. It’s necessary to talk through frustrations. But conversations can’t… Continue reading
Dear Dan: I Put Stuff Off and Work All Weekend
Dear Dan, I read and love your blog. Your post on procrastination hit home because I am a procrastinator. My director-level job involves deep-dive creativity, research, writing, deadlines, and teams. I’m good at… Continue reading
On Books
I love books, the old fashioned kind made from trees. I love how they feel and smell. Old books smell like wisdom. I love how books look on my shelves. If you saw… Continue reading
4 Ways to Delegate Before it’s too Late
You waited too long to delegate if you’re going under for the third time. Delegation isn’t a life preserver for overworked leaders. Desperation is a lousy context for delegation. Practice proactive delegation: #1.… Continue reading