Coddling leaders are safe; compassionate leaders dangerous. Coddling, like all leadership behaviors, reflects attitudes about yourself and others. Coddling isn’t compassionate it’s needy, misguided, self-important, and self-propagating. The more you coddle the more… Continue reading
The worst thing forward-facing leaders face is not making progress – feeling stuck. The solution for most is trying harder. Stepping on the gas feels right, but it’s wrong, when there’s no traction.… Continue reading
Understand leadership roles by comparing leadership to something else. Leader as: Glue: connecting people to each other’s dreams. Curious monkey: seeking and creating clarity with courageous questions. Bulldozer: pushing through barriers by exploring… Continue reading
A life of influence is always a choice never an accident. Bob Buford, founder of Halftime, was mentored by Peter Drucker for over twenty years. Yesterday, Bob told me the four contributions Drucker… Continue reading
The most powerful leadership moment occurs when someone is vulnerable. Leadership is influence. Vulnerability is the channel of influence. Image source Vulnerability is the moment when others are crushed, lifted, inspired, or demotivated.… Continue reading
The way you deal with today’s frustration reflects the leader you’ll become tomorrow. Frustration is an alarm clock; a spotlight pointing: a match burned too long. Frustration is a gift that says pay… Continue reading
