5 Deadly Beliefs That Limit Leaders

Action begins with belief. Wrong beliefs result in wasted effort. Ineffective leaders believe wrong things about themselves, others, situations, and organizations. 5 deadly beliefs that limit leaders: Deadly belief #1. The problem is out… Continue reading

The State Trooper and I

A State Trooper pulled me over for speeding. It feels like yesterday. It was several years ago. I was on the Pennsylvania Turnpike. My speed was between 25 and 30 mph over the… Continue reading

The Essential Partner of Curiosity

Curiosity makes you interesting. (Especially if you want to talk about me.) A participant at a recent presentation asked me about qualities of successful leaders. The first word that came to mind was… Continue reading

Why You Should Stop Writing Job Descriptions

“It doesn’t make sense to hire smart people and tell them what to do; we hire smart people so they can tell us what to do.” Steve Jobs I have a coaching client… Continue reading

The Seven Laws of the Rut

What you do when you’re tires are spinning determines your future. Law #1. Stop spinning your tires. The first law of the rut is the most important. When you’re stuck, the more you spin your… Continue reading

Stepping into an Open Field

Controlling leaders hold back talent, push down, and under utilize. Wouldn’t you love to work with a leader who led you into an open field? Wouldn’t it be great if you were one?   Controlling leaders are:… Continue reading