Dear Dan: An Employee Yelled at Me
Dear Dan, I read your blog everyday and need some advice! I believe I am leading a narcissist. She lost it today and called me a name when I provided feedback on a… Continue reading
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If Your Face Was on Money
Imagine having your face on money while you’re still alive. That’s what happened to Sir Edmund Hillary many years after being the first man along with his Sherpa Tenzin Norgay to reach the… Continue reading
I Wasn’t Very Proud of My Feelings – Sir Edmund Hillary
“It is not the mountains we conquer but ourselves.” Sir Edmund Hillary On May 29, 1953 Sir Edmund Hillary conquered Mount Everest with his Sherpa friend and guide, Tenzin Norgay. As a result… Continue reading
The Unexpected Way to Spot a Confident Leader
Humble listening is an aspiration achieved occasionally. But it’s exhausting. The ability to listen requires remarkable confidence. It takes confidence to: Adopt the posture of learner. Turn conversations toward others. Reject tendencies to… Continue reading
Dependency as an Asset
An independent life is out of the question for anyone who aspires to lead. Success – in leadership – always depends on others. A central issue of leadership is how you deal with… Continue reading
The Truth About Filling Your Own Cup
Servant leadership is pouring out for the advantage of others. But you can’t serve effectively with an empty cup. Your cup is empty because you poured out more than you poured in. The… Continue reading