12 Steps That Make Anything Better
Babies cry. Big boys and girls work to make things better. The essential ingredient of any real problem is the definition of better. “A problem only exists if there is a difference… Continue reading
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15 Surprising Ways to Expand Leadership
Leadership expands when you learn and contracts when you know. “If you stop learning, you might as well lie down and let them throw the dirt on you.” Ken Blanchard. Humility learns. Arrogance… Continue reading
One Minute to Make a Difference
Big egos move slowly. They worry about protocol, image, and butt kissing. Humble managers deliver results and develop talent quickly. Successful management is about many brief encounters. One minute management: (What follows comes from,… Continue reading
Don’t be Boring When You Talk About Yourself
You’re at a conference and someone asks, “What do you do?” What they really mean is, “Who’s the big dog?” Reject the need to impress. Ignite imagination, instead. Boring: I’m VP of … I’m… Continue reading
The Seven Judgements All Leaders Face
You may not like it, but you’re being judged all the time. Get used to it. Understand it. Understand how people judge you, if you expect to succeed. 7 judgments all leaders face:… Continue reading
15 Ways to Dig Out of Discouragement
The only reason encouragement matters is discouragement is real. Positive thinking addresses the reality of negativity. Dark feelings give relevance and power to positive. 15 ways to dig out of discouragement: Don’t: What… Continue reading