Quickly and Simply Transform All Meetings

Image source If you could only get back the time you gave to boring, ineffective, useless meetings! Meetings give the impression something’s getting done when usually it isn’t. There’s too much talking in… Continue reading

Whining in the Workplace

Leaders hear whining about teammates and other leaders. Reminds me of kids in the backseat. “He touched me!” “Bob spoke harshly to me.” “Mary’s clothing is too casual.” “Bill Doesn’t like me.” “Mary… Continue reading

Tapping the Radical Power of Firsts

I married my high school sweetheart. I remember leaning over the back of a green rocking chair, in 1969, and kissing her upside down. We were 13. It was my first stolen kiss.… Continue reading

13 Behaviors that Forge Resilient Organizations

Weak organizations have weak relationships internally with each other and externally with customers. Forging resilient organizations means building strong relationships. All strong relationships require trust. All wise leaders build relationships because organizational success… Continue reading

How to Dig Out of Holes You’ve Dug

New dreams call for new behaviors. What worked in the past only digs holes in the present. Start again, but don’t resort to default behaviors, imagine new. Past behaviors worked in the past,… Continue reading

If You Aren’t Dumb You’re Stupid

Fearful leaders keep people in their place with fear. Fear leads with fear. On the other hand, confident leaders build self-confident followers. Build-up others – ask for advice. Most leaders say they believe… Continue reading