12 Things to Practice Before You Confront the Boss

The number one challenge of confronting the boss is being viewed as a supportive team member before you do it. Constant antagonists are viewed as adversaries. 12 things to practice before you confront the boss: Get… Continue reading

How to Forget Like a Leader

Lousy leaders remember what they should forget and forget what they should remember. The power of the past is the permission you give it to influence the present. You expected someone to step… Continue reading

The Three Competencies of Effective Leaders

Leaders need wisdom to know what to do and courage to do it. Insight without courage ends in decay. Courage without insight ends in catastrophe. The third competence: Insight and courage require competence… Continue reading

5 Ways to Work at Not Working

Enjoyment and fun are different animals. One happens on the Summit of Mt. Everest, the other at Disneyland. Both are spectacular, but leading is more like Everest. Ease makes leaders feel uneasy. Your… Continue reading

Lost in the Mirror

The purpose of self-reflection is finding the capacity to bring your best self to challenges and opportunities, not self-obsession. Find yourself to lose yourself. Who you are defines how you serve best. Obsession: A… Continue reading

6 Ways to Deal with Blamethrowing

Blamethrowers want others to change. The opposite of blame is responsibility. You learn when you take responsibility. Life remains the same when you blame. 6 ways to deal with Blamethrowing: #1 Change first: The past… Continue reading