“One of the basic mistakes that psychologists have documented is that we tend to blame people and their personalities for problems and ignore situations.” Chip and Dan Heath Complaints about your communication style… Continue reading
Critics tell you what you did wrong. Coaches point out the wrong and tell you how to be better. It’s easy for leaders to become “critical critics” because their nature is seeing problems… Continue reading
Here’s a suggestion for handling criticism. Adopt personal, professional, or project vision statements. Here’s one of my personal vision statements. “Become an effective, dynamic public speaker.” That vision informs the way I handle… Continue reading
Fear of the board, the CEO, getting fired, people, failure, and loss are all things that motivate me. I remember the first public event I hosted at the college. My predecessor warned me… Continue reading
One thing I learn when I’m speaking is I don’t know as much as I think I know. Here’s what I’ve learned about talking. Most of us do it too frequently and for… Continue reading
Everyone thinks that doing your best opens doors to new opportunities. Here’s where they are wrong. The Peter Principle is still true. The Peter Principle states that people are promoted to their level… Continue reading
