What I Would Say to My Younger Self
The first time I was asked what advice I would give my younger self, I instantly knew the answer. “Get over yourself.” The trouble is my younger self wouldn’t listen. Self-importance makes you… Continue reading
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Six Simple Questions Highly Successful Managers Keep Asking
The tragedy of poor management is lost potential and lack of fulfillment. Successful managers create environments where people make a difference for themselves and their organizations. Six simple questions all successful managers ask: #1. What… Continue reading
Top 10 Behaviors of Insecure Leaders
Fear begins at the top and flows down through organizations. Insecure teams are led by insecure leaders. You’re forced to be inconsistent, when you’re driven by the opinions of others. Top 10 behaviors… Continue reading
The End of Creative Thought
We choose between fakery and creative thought. Organizations where everyone “has it all together” are sick. When you maintain the illusion of competence you, propagate fakery, inflame stress, dilute relationships, and end creativity. One benefit… Continue reading
Managing the Second Thing
Obstacles make leaders relevant. Exemption is not an option. Positive thinking never eliminates obstacles. Doing great work doesn’t give you a pass on challenges, resistance, frustrations, complications, disadvantages, impediments, or hurdles. Obstacles are two… Continue reading
Solution Saturday: Humble without Shooting Yourself in the Foot
Dear Dan, I have a question regarding your post on Humility. You point out that as leaders we need to provide opportunities for others to shine, so that they even outperform you. Now,… Continue reading