How Leaders Use Hump Day

Give yourself 10 minutes for reflection before tackling today’s challenges. You’ve been so busy solving urgencies and pressing into future goals that you haven’t taken time reflect, prepare, and give feedback. #1 –… Continue reading

20 Habits of Untrustworthy Leaders

It takes more than good character to be a trustworthy leader. Don’t trust leaders who can’t get the job done, even if they are wonderful people. An incompetent leader – who tells the… Continue reading

Under the Gun to Get it Done

Projects get to a point when things start falling apart. Failure rises  up. Some people panic. Others give up.  Reality: Competence in one area doesn’t transfer to other areas. In some conditions complexity and… Continue reading

7 Ways to Start Your Week Like a Leader

Monday morning is the most stress-filled morning of the week. Don’t let Monday push you around. Take charge of your week now. Connect with that person you’ve been meaning to reach out to.… Continue reading

Seven Ways Anxiety Helps You Win

Don’t avoid, reject, or smother anxiety. Use it to help you win. Dark emotions have been slandered way too long. Fear, anger, frustration and anxiety all have useful purposes. Use emotions. Don’t let… Continue reading

Saying Yes is Harder than Saying No

Don’t pat yourself on the back if you’re skilled at saying no and lousy at saying yes. Weak leaders hide behind bureaucracy and love making people beg. The more times you say no, the more… Continue reading