I told a board member of a large organization that successful leaders constantly develop their replacement. He was shocked and confused. He wrongly believes that successful leaders create value by making themselves indispensable.… Continue reading
If you want to become a remarkable leader, follow a leader of character, conviction, and vision. Don’t ask people to follow you until you’ve humbly followed someone else. You aren’t fit to lead until you… Continue reading
This note arrived this morning. “I have achieved a lot over the years. Why hasn’t anyone recognized me?” Lack of recognition and appreciation runs rampant in many organizations. The only time you’re noticed is… Continue reading
Leaders who don’t express gratitude are small-hearted Grinches. It doesn’t matter what you think of yourself. You’re building negative environments. Unexpressed gratitude is ungratefulness. The only way to sustain gratitude is to express it. Withheld gratitude… Continue reading
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
