The CEO of Ace® Hardware on Leadership
I asked the CEO of the largest home improvement franchise company in the world, Ace® Hardware, what others saw in him as a leader. He started talking about definitions. Define what leaders do… Continue reading
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You Don’t Have to be Man’s Best Friend
Everyone disdains leaders who are in it just for themselves. Self-absorbed leaders destroy relationships, disengage employees, and diminish results. Brave leaders build relationships. Cowards use distance and fear to control. Fear drives disconnection, but… Continue reading
10 Ways to Seize Leadership’s Greatest Opportunity
Life feels empty when you feel you could be more. Leadership’s greatest opportunity is maximizing potential. 7 ways to be less than you could be: Think, “They need to change.” Ignore feedback because,… Continue reading
Rethinkers Are Stinkers
One member of my team called my ability to rethink decisions frustrating. It drove him nuts. I thought it was the pursuit of excellence. Now I know it’s dangerous. Rethinkers lead sluggish organizations.… Continue reading
7 Ways Leaders Promote Unhappiness
Unhappiness is easier than happiness like lousy leadership is easier than remarkable. The best way to promote unhappiness is to neglect happiness. Leaders who neglect happiness lead unhappy teams. 7 ways leaders promote unhappiness: Waste… Continue reading
Solution Saturday: Afraid to Leap
Dear Dan, How can I overcome my fear of taking on new challenges and developing new skills. I have an opportunity to lead a team but I’m afraid to take the leap. I’d really… Continue reading