How to be Humble without being a Loser

Hideous leadership is hedonistic, haughty, haphazard, hypocritical, hesitant, and halfhearted. The four weaknesses of haughty leadership. Haughty leaders: Harpoon creativity with bureaucracy. Arrogance needs control. Hassel progress by hounding and meddling. Hovering leaders… Continue reading

Only Fools Never Change

I worked for a boss who greedily grabbed the good projects and gave garbage jobs to others. She was a real go-getter who came in early and stayed late. I learned she was:… Continue reading

Facing the “F” Word in Leadership

I asked a world famous leader about frailty and leadership. He looked at me like I had ten heads. I felt embarrassed to have used the “F” word – frailty. Leaders who changed… Continue reading

Seven Ways to Push Through Embarrassment

Image source You haven’t led if you haven’t felt embarrassed. Sadly, egocentric fear of embarrassment blocks exceptional. Embarrassment freezes you in your tracks like a deer in the headlights, afraid to move. Embarrassment… Continue reading

The Five Declarations of Leadership

Cowardly leaders love hiding in the dark. But, the best we can do is stumble when the lights are out. Declarations shine light in darkness. The five light-giving declarations of leadership: Declare yourself.… Continue reading

How to Control Your Control Freak

Control freaks are bullies even when they smile. Anything less than compliance offends them. You’re a control freak if you: Believe perfectionism is the same as excellence. Get irritated when people don’t adapt… Continue reading