Picking Scabs and Popping Zits

Mom told me not to pick at scabs and pop zits. “You’ll get scars.” The opposite is true in organizations. The things you don’t say, but should, cause scars.   7 things you… Continue reading

Business Needs More Bleeding Hearts

This book expanded my thinking!! New Giveaway!! 20 free books!!! Leave a comment on this post by Monica C. Worline and Jane E. Dutton to become eligible to win one of twenty complimentary copies… Continue reading

A One-on-One Worksheet That Gives Power to Employees

To empower people, you must give them some control. One-on-ones where employees control most or all of the agenda transfer power to employees. But it’s intimidating if employees haven’t done it before. Create transitions… Continue reading

5 Advantages of Being New Even When You’re Not

Some of the best things leaders do, they do when they’re new. Show up today likes it’s your first day, even if it isn’t. You wanted to learn everything when you were new.… Continue reading

How to Hire New Leaders and the Surprising way to Maximize their Success

“The biggest hiring mistakes happened when I was tired and under duress. We really needed help.” Jeremie Kubicek, co-founder of  the GIANT companies, mentioned two worst case scenarios. One occurred when he hired a… Continue reading

3 Questions that Give Legs to Your Dreams

“I’m living the dream,” is sarcasm. The only dream you’re living includes stinky sweat and purposeful perseverance. The only thing easy about big dreams is dreaming them. 3 myths about big dreams: Myth… Continue reading