One of the most leaderly things I experience is a hearty “Merry Christmas,” from friends who don’t celebrate Christmas. An atheist and Christmas: Placide Cappeau, author of the poem that became, “Oh Holy… Continue reading
Doubt leaders who never doubt themselves. Fools rush in. Wise leaders feel enthusiasm and concern when accepting new responsibilities. Leaders who rush in: Have ambition that minimizes caution, blinds to weaknesses, and pollutes… Continue reading
Remarkable leaders exceed expectation. Organizations love or hate leaders based on expectation. Exceed expectation and you’re respected, honored, even revered. Disappoint expectation long enough, you’re gone. Excitement, joy, sadness, and disappointment are rooted… Continue reading
Everyone else is wrong, when you know you’re right. Their brilliance decreases as you imagine yours going up. There’s an inverse relationship between how smart you think you are and how dumb you think… Continue reading
My wife and I joke that she can’t walk out of the house without emptying the dishwasher. She takes care of small things before tackling big. Detail-people swats flies before riding bulls. Flies distract. Swatting flies… Continue reading
The Tin Man cried because he didn’t have a heart. How can a heartless person cry over being heartless? The Scarecrow figured out how to save Dorothy from the witch, even though he… Continue reading
