Candor Could Blow Up in Your Face
A reader asks, “Any advice on how to cultivate candor?” First steps toward candor are dangerous, even explosive. It could blow up in your face. People will say, “I can’t believe you brought… Continue reading
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But They’re Never Satisfied
People who want things just-so drive others crazy. Things seldom measure up. Media Man: There’s a media guy on our team who wants things done a certain way. He’s fanatical. On mornings when… Continue reading
20 Ways to Gain the Respect you Deserve
The danger of disrespect is disconnection. You cannot connect with someone you don’t respect. The power of respect is loyalty. Leaders receive respect because of position, but lose it because of behavior. Earning… Continue reading
The Inverted Golden Rule
Leaders, who think they’re “special,” treat themselves better than others. They invert the Golden Rule and stand aloof. After all, the rules don’t apply to “Golden Leaders.” Power and authority distort perspective. Special… Continue reading
Finding and Assigning Work that Matters
No one wants to waste time doing things that don’t matter. But, what’s meaningful to one is insignificant to another. Some find details meaningful, for example, while others find them insignificant and frustrating.… Continue reading
Dead but Won’t Admit It
Dead teams are dead and buried long before they admit it. They yearn for life. But, in the end, they just suck air until someone puts them out of their misery. Raise your… Continue reading