Solution Saturday: Overruled by the Boss

Dan, Do you have any good articles on having a ‘clarifying conversation’ with your boss?  I have gone through a rough experience with my Division Director. He made a people-decision without consulting with… Continue reading

7 Ways to be Pigheaded without being a Jackass

Success requires stubbornness. Think Winston Churchill or Gandhi. Be pigheaded about something magnificent. It can’t be done: Successful leaders find energy in challenge and difficulty. Watch what happens when you tell a leader… Continue reading

64% of CEOs Don’t Recognize What Motivates Others

64% of CEOs don’t recognize what truly motivates employees.* When you complain about unmotivated employees, you’re making a statement about yourself. (Solar Impulse 2 training flight in Hawaii) Inspirational leadership: Everyone who speaks of… Continue reading

7 Ways to become Remarkable

Bertrand Piccard and André Borschberg are attempting the first solar powered flight around the world. The attempt began March 9, 2016 in Abu Dhabi UAE when André flew to Muscat, Oman in 13… Continue reading

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