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Dear Dan: I’m Running Out of Steam

A leader writes that she’s running out of steam.

Leadership doesn’t take action on well-presented ideas.

Here are some ideas for moving the agenda forward.

Practice forward-facing vulnerability. Defensiveness makes you talk too much. Play small ball. And we do what we do because it’s who we are.

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Leading Inclusion: Three Ways to Make Your Organization Inclusive

New Book Giveaway! 20 copies available!! Leave a comment on this guest post by Dr. Gena Cox to become eligible for one of 20 complimentary copies of her book, Leading Inclusion. Deadline for eligibility… Continue reading

Community Village: 7 Ways Village Builders Win

You live an impoverished life apart from a village. Life on your own is empty. The richest possible life turns toward community. You need a community to flourish. Life is better when you… Continue reading

3 Reasons You’re on a Team that Sucks

Skill is not the best predictor of a team’s success. Teams that suck waste time, drain energy, and squander resources. You’ve been there. A team of average brains that works well together outperforms… Continue reading

3 Ways to Make Encouragement Count

“How can you tell if a person needs encouragement? If that person is breathing.” S. Truett Cathy You may not intend to, but managers discourage good people. Encouragement feels like power. Encouragement invites… Continue reading

The Simplest Way to Have a Meaningful Day

Living without meaning makes beasts of us all. Just bury your head in the mud to escape drudgery. Don’t let environments bully you into exhaustion. Walk through the door dedicated to manage meaningfully.… Continue reading