It’s not necessary to have ambition. It’s just unusual when leaders don’t have it. You’re better off acknowledging ambition than pretending you’re above it. Blind ambition: I know a leader who lost an… Continue reading
Pushback makes you relevant and useful in high-stakes situations. Poor pushback: Emotional heat. Drama is distraction, even offense, to top leaders. Grudges. You look narrow and small when you can’t let go when… Continue reading
Mitchell Warner’s observation that humble leaders are intensely curious about others makes me wonder why I’m not more humble. I’ve been called the ‘question man’ all my life. Leadership curiosity includes: Curiosity… Continue reading
The risk of self-development is getting sucked into your self when leadership is actually about serving others. Above all, humility is a practice that centers on serving others. The risk of self-development is… Continue reading
Authority, position and title won’t make you a leader. Don’t worry about being a leader. Worry about being a person worthy of being followed. 10 leaders people choose not to follow: Tippy-toe leaders who… Continue reading
Dear Dan, I am new to a leadership position and am learning a lot from you. I have managers above me and find it hard to manage. Is there a way you could… Continue reading
