Three conversations follow negative feedback; excuse, denial, and/or tell-me-more. Excuse-conversations blame. Everyone who says, “It’s not my fault,” subtly or directly says, “I’m not responsible for my negative behavior, they are.” Excuses are… Continue reading
Toddlers who stumble and fall aren’t broken; they need practice. Fixing is a backward-facing activity that centers on mistakes and weaknesses. Move forward; don’t fix. Leaders grow leaders. Developing isn’t fixing. Growth suggests… Continue reading
Everyone says, “Follow your passion.” But what if you can’t find it? Find your passion; don’t wait for it to find you. Discontent: Pick the scab of dissatisfaction. Hidden passion often lurks under… Continue reading
Sometimes second best is the best. Yesterday I chatted with Davis Taylor, founder and leader of TAI Incorporated. I wanted to learn more about the Pro Development Assessment™ my coach, Bob Hancox recently… Continue reading
Fog rolled in last week in Central Pennsylvania. Warm temperatures collided with cold snow and gray mist blanked our valley. Everything slows in fog. Everything’s more dangerous. Complexity creates fog; simplicity clears it.… Continue reading
The trouble with illusion is delusion. I woke up this morning disturbed at the subtlety of self-delusion. Deluded leaders believe they’re… Supportive but demanding, instead. Humble but in reality, arrogant. Listening when they’re… Continue reading
