12 Strategies for Dealing with Worry
Leaders who use worry as the reason to do nothing are losers. But, successful leaders worry. I’ve come to appreciate and respect the worries of my team. Trust worried leaders; doubt the rest.… Continue reading
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Fresh Fuel for Dry Tanks
Your tank is empty because you drained it. Empty because you: Give, give, give. Doormats end up frustrated, angry, bitter, and empty. Take, take, take. Self-centered people collapse from within. Persist with strategies… Continue reading
10 Ways to Listen to the Black Dog
Bob Sutton gave me permission to be self-critical. He didn’t intend to, but, I felt great about being hard on myself, after we hung up. We were talking about his new book, “Scaling… Continue reading
The Ten Principles of Permission-Giving
I’ve been asking permission all my life. I raised my hand, in first grade, to ask Mrs. Goodwin for permission to use the restroom. One finger meant I had one thing to do.… Continue reading
The Six Rules of Office Politics
An adversarial relationship with a skilled office politician destroys opportunities. It could end your career. You despise their shenanigans, but unless you have authority to deal with them, learn to get along. ***… Continue reading
Navigating the Line Between Brash and Bold
Boldness ruins fools. Boldness doesn’t answer leadership issues. It causes many. But, “Freedom lies in being bold.” Robert Frost The line between brash and bold is: Experience. Maturity. Counsel. Preparation. Perseverance. Reflection. Friendships.… Continue reading