The ultimate pursuit of life isn’t happiness, love, or success, it’s wisdom. Thankfully, wisdom isn’t information, intelligence, or talent. Wisdom is practical know-how. (Nothing more, nothing less, nothing else.) Wisdom is always useful in… Continue reading
I had a paranoid boss who only showed up when things might go wrong or projects had high visibility. (Bosses should show up during those times.) But, when things didn’t matter to her,… Continue reading
We owned a miniature dachshund that joyfully welcomed us home every day. We miss the sound of his miniature paws following us. One day I arrived home to a “normal” welcome-home from my… Continue reading
Persistence is one reason problems persist. More specifically, persisting in behaviors that don’t work, is one reason problems persist. Smart, motivated people, do this all the time. Persistence has a dark side. How long… Continue reading
Stop squandering talent. Boss less; coach more. Research continues to show that nearly 7 out of 10 people are either passively or actively disengaged at work. (Gallup) Coaching is an act of engagement… Continue reading
The statement, “Everything rises and falls on leadership,” nags me like a dripping faucet on a quiet night. I told John Maxwell that I feel the weight of his statement. He replied optimistically… Continue reading
