Strengths take you further than weaknesses, but turning a blind eye to your weaknesses limits your potential. Strength-based leadership is no excuse to ignore the benefits of weakness. Leaders without weakness are: Clueless.… Continue reading
Hi *Mark, I’m writing to encourage you to lead with your heart as well as your head during turbulent times. I’ve been thinking about your relationship with your board. In one sense, it’s… Continue reading
Your most powerful contributions are the answers you’ve found for yourself. A struggle answered is purpose found. Profundity is relative: What’s simple to you is profound to others. You’ve grown bored with the profound… Continue reading
Leadership roles are frequently redefined in growing organizations. Leaders grow with growing organizations or both stagnate and die. Growing organizations require leaders to become novices again and again. Stepping back and letting go:… Continue reading
Most of the leadership books I read about organizational development forget to mention the one essential to building great organizations. Perhaps it’s too obvious. Three things that don’t make organizations great: Great people… Continue reading
Warning: Life’s ruts start feeling like well-worn jeans. Every morning you slip into patterns that served you well in the past. You need a kick in the pants to reignite the adventure. I said:… Continue reading
