One of my deepest disappointments with myself is judging people through the lens of my strengths. If they aren’t like me, they need to be fixed. Fixing is rejecting. Judging blocks growth. Disrespectful leaders look… Continue reading
Successful leaders deal with people who take up space but don’t contribute. 12 ways to be deadweight: Complain about entitled millennials. Have you noticed how entitled older leaders expect young people to bow… Continue reading
Organizations, apart from intervention, always drift toward irrelevance. Leaders look like fools when they challenge comfortable patterns. Use courage and tact when challenging drift. Don’t unnecessarily offend those you’re working to influence. 10 smart… Continue reading
Leaders go blind when they see things that drive them crazy. 10 things that drive leaders crazy: Whining and complaining. Intervening because some knucklehead upset the office. Naysayers and wet blankets. Can’t-do people… Continue reading
Organizations go off the tracks when: The elephant in the room is a welcomed guest. Back-room politics over-rules decisions. Disagreement offends leaders. Personal interests trump organizational success. Important decisions come as a surprise to… Continue reading
I’m often asked what advice I’d give to my younger self. Trouble is, my younger self wouldn’t listen. “What would I say to my future self?” is a more interesting question. Dear Future… Continue reading
