Solution Saturday: The VP Verbally Attacked Me
Dear Dan, I’m in need of some advice. I have an outstanding CEO. I truly enjoy having her as a leader. She believes in me and values my opinion. I was recently promoted… Continue reading
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Seven Ways to Not-Know Like a Leader
Pretending you know, when you don’t, makes you intentionally ignorant. Confusion is the point of opportunity, if you have the courage to not-know. Four dangers for all knowing leaders: Pretending you know is an act… Continue reading
5 Ways to Have Enough Ego to Make a Difference
The issue isn’t if you have ego, it’s how much. You need enough ego to believe you can make a difference, but not so much that you believe you can do it on… Continue reading
Brainstorming that Works Requires Two Sessions
The thing I hate about brainstorming is the lack of follow through. Brainstorming, without follow through, is an irritating braindrizzle. The challenge: Nothing kills a “what might we do” conversation more than adding “how… Continue reading
Pessimists Can’t Lead: 7 Ways to Find Optimism
Don’t imagine you energize others by reminding them they fall short. Negative leaders bring up opportunities in ways that make people feel like losers. “You should have been doing this all along.” Pessimists suggest there’s… Continue reading
Thankfully, You Don’t Need to Pressure People
The nature of leadership is taking people to places they haven’t been. Thankfully, you don’t need to pressure people in order to challenge them to reach higher. Anticipate disengagement, once you begin pressuring people.… Continue reading