A Conversation with an Angry Leader

Leaders who aren’t frustrated are aiming too low. But, leaders who can’t manage their anger grow bitter, destroy their health, and disconnect with employees. I had a conversation with a young angry leader… Continue reading →

Overcoming the 6 Mistakes of Inaction

Smart mistakes happen when you take action, fail, learn, and adapt. Dumb mistakes happen when you don’t try at all. Weak leaders over-prepare and under-execute. 6 Mistakes of inaction: Isolating. Not declaring what… Continue reading →

10 Secrets to Moving Forward While Falling Short

Image source Those who can’t fall short can’t move forward. The pursuit of excellence requires imperfection. Steps toward excellence are always inadequate. The nature of moving forward is you’re always falling short. Excellence… Continue reading →

5 Ways to Make Suggestions that Get Heard

Suggestions are another way of saying do it my way. The person making suggestions is telling you how they would do it, if they were doing it. Unappreciated: The worst suggestions come after… Continue reading →

The Seven Pursuits of Leadership

You may grow weary of a life of pursuit but what’s the alternative? Spend yourself in pursuit or waste yourself in ease. Fatigue from pursuit is the noblest form of exhaustion. “At its… Continue reading →

Changed

How has your leadership changed? My wife brought the topic up yesterday. I turned the topic back to her. “How do you think I’ve changed?” She said, “You’re more of a leader and… Continue reading →