4 Ways to Deal with Deadweight

Successful leaders deal with people who take up space but don’t contribute. 12 ways to be deadweight: Complain about entitled millennials. Have you noticed how entitled older leaders expect young people to bow… Continue reading →

10 Smart Questions that Challenge the Drift Toward Irrelevance

Organizations, apart from intervention, always drift toward irrelevance. Leaders look like fools when they challenge comfortable patterns. Use courage and tact when challenging drift. Don’t unnecessarily offend those you’re working to influence. 10 smart… Continue reading →

4 Things To Do About Stuff That Drives You Crazy

Leaders go blind when they see things that drive them crazy. 10 things that drive leaders crazy: Whining and complaining. Intervening because some knucklehead upset the office. Naysayers and wet blankets. Can’t-do people… Continue reading →

Why Dysfunction Persists

Organizations go off the tracks when: The elephant in the room is a welcomed guest. Back-room politics over-rules decisions. Disagreement offends leaders. Personal interests trump organizational success. Important decisions come as a surprise to… Continue reading →

12 Promises to My Future Self

I’m often asked what advice I’d give to my younger self. Trouble is, my younger self wouldn’t listen. “What would I say to my future self?” is a more interesting question. Dear Future… Continue reading →

10 Reasons Leaders Feel Alone

“It is strange to be known so universally and yet to be so lonely.” Albert Einstein You can be loved, respected, successful, and appreciated, but still feel like you’re swinging the sword alone.… Continue reading →