Welcome to “Secret Sauce Sunday.” I invite leaders who I admire to share real world leadership principles they have learned on their journey. The insights that follow are born in Mike Bowker’s experience.… Continue reading
Don’t tell anyone. But last night I trotted around our house so I could see an automated message from my Fitbit. Automated messages motivate. If you asked what I was doing, I’d say,… Continue reading
The feeling of an organization is leadership’s responsibility. Left to chance, the lights go out. Organizational morale evaluates leadership. I’ve seen people smile, wave, and shout, “Hey,” when leaders walk through a plant.… Continue reading
Feedback conversations begin with the conversation you have with yourself. You’ve been playing scenarios out in your head since you decided to give corrective feedback. Develop a positive attitude and proactive posture before… Continue reading
It’s easy to slip into the dark while grappling with performance issues and people problems. Nagging problems corrode optimism. Capacity for negative: Leaders have opportunity and capacity to become negative. Some have inclination.… Continue reading
Fault-finding is an island of security for incompetent leaders. But, feedback launches into the deep. Fault-finding makes: Weak leaders feel powerful. Dumb leaders feel smart. Unworthy leaders feel deserving. Small leaders feel big.… Continue reading
