Robert Anderson and William Adams have written a book with big promises that invites leaders on a journey of transformation. They promise to provide readers with the first fully integrated model of leadership… Continue reading
People problems are the biggest challenge of leadership. Low performance and lost potential drive you crazy. The challenge and the answer is people. A stable of plow horses: Success begins with the horses. A stable… Continue reading
The most dangerous quality of lousy leadership is the belief that they’re good leaders. Lousy leaders: Feel superior to the team. Work in isolation. Feel confused about values. Run around like a chicken with it’s… Continue reading
The difference between compliance and commitment is relationship. Compliance is forced. Commitment is given. “If you want people to be committed, commit to them.” Dee Ann Turner, VP of Corporate Talent at Chic-fil-A, author… Continue reading
I created a problem this week because I helped too much. A member of my team made a few casual comments. I took the ball and ran with it. The people who should have taken… Continue reading
Rituals provide predictability and enable connection. They’re also boring. I visit our local Starbucks, when I’m in town. There’s a place for me in the conversation pit that consists of business leaders, contractors,… Continue reading
