Solution Saturday: A Job But Needs Authority

  Dear Dan, I am charged with bringing three independently running programs under one umbrella. Each program coordinator must adapt their program and practices to the others. Unfortunately the Director did not consult with… Continue reading

How Sincere Leaders Sabotage Their Organizations

You are engaged in harmful behaviors that don’t serve you or your organization well. “I meant well,” points to sincere behaviors that backfired. Success is doing more of what works and less of… Continue reading

Nicknames Your Boss Deserves But You Don’t Dare to Use

Before you read this post, let me offer my apologies. I’m sorry. Peter Brittle: Leads a team of head-nodders. Everyone dances around Peter. Cindy Drivelsmore: This leader won’t stop talking, usually about herself.… Continue reading

How to Develop Feelings of Curiosity

In order to develop a quality or skill it must be distilled into behaviors. I was fascinated when a client pushed me beyond behaviors by saying, “Curiosity is an emotion.” This post is… Continue reading

How to Seize the Biggest Missed Opportunity in Meetings

The higher you go in an organization, the more time you spend in meetings. Meetings are untapped opportunities to build culture. Live your values in meetings. Treat people – in the conference room… Continue reading

10 Secrets to Changing Trajectory Today

Sometimes you compare where you are with where you want to be and feel defeated. Other times, it feels like your feet are tangled in the sheets. When dreams are big, progress feels… Continue reading