Egoless Leadership is a Myth
In a perfect world everyone serves from a heart of love. But, I see ego-centric motivations in my heart. What about you? Egoless leadership is, at best, an aspiration. You know you’re an… Continue reading
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How to Gossip Your Way to Success
The most frustrating experience in leadership is making poor people-decisions. You had such high hopes. People-decisions make or break leaders. You’re fortunate if you get people-decisions right 50% of the time. Jack Welch said… Continue reading
The “Better” Question Changes Everything
Recurring issues reflect poor leadership. How long will you tolerate pestering problems? Courageous leaders believe we can do better. Begin “better”: If you can’t make it better, find something you can. Talk about next… Continue reading
12 Steps that Inspire Exceptional and Defeat Mediocrity
“Good enough” cheapens the people who create it and the leaders who allow it. Mediocrity degrades, de-energies, and devalues. Exceptional elevates everyone it touches. Mediocrity never: Inspires. Calls for commitment. Makes people proud.… Continue reading
12 Ways to Move From Powerless to Powerful
Frustration is connected to feeling powerless. You wouldn’t be angry if you had the power to change it. People who feel powerless respond with frustration to opportunity, difficulty, challenge and uncertainty. Power: Power is the… Continue reading
Responding to That Giant Sucking Sound
Every organization has pockets of energy. Work is easier. People feel enthusiastic. Stuff gets done. Watch for pockets and people of energy in your organization. They are the future. Drains: Every organization has energy… Continue reading