What if Someone on Your Team Died
I heard (Ret.) General Dempsey, the 18th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, talking about leadership at the World LEADERS Group. He struggled with what to say to soldiers who had lost… Continue reading
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Persistence, Over-Reflection, and Other Leadership Blunders
Mistake #1: Not learning from mistakes. My biggest mistake was not learning quickly from mistakes. I chose persistence over reflection. Solutions: Reflect on relationships. Move quickly toward failing relationships to see if they… Continue reading
Sick of Being a “Yes-But” Leader
I immediately thought of something that didn’t go perfectly, when a leader on my team joyfully said, “Today was as good as it gets.” He was thinking operationally. While he talked, I thought… Continue reading
12 Strategies for Navigating Office Politics
Your work doesn’t always speak for itself. The most skilled don’t always earn the best promotions. Think of office politics as connecting for mutual benefit. Those skilled at the social game go further… Continue reading
One Pursuit that Trumps All Others
Energy without practical know-how is futility. Persistent failure reflects lack of practical know-how. Most leaders don’t fail for lack of trying. If you’re persistently failing – in the same area – you lack… Continue reading
Solution Saturday: I Don’t Get No Appreciation
Dear Dan, I’m coaching a business owner who wants more gratitude from his employees. He works really hard and feels that his employees should show him appreciation for his hard work to build… Continue reading