Twelve Ways to Spot Fools

The ability to identify and deal with fools protects leaders and organizations. Foolishness has nothing to do with intelligence or talent. Smart, gifted people are prime candidates for foolishness. Twelve ways to spot fools:… Continue reading →

When Teammates Collide

Forward-focused teammates clash with foot-draggers.  But, foot-draggers aren’t the problem. My approach to an opportunity is grab it and go. Planning isn’t high on my list. I know it’s important but can’t we… Continue reading →

I Felt Like a Leader But I Wasn’t

Carry-on bags are stowed “below” in small planes where overhead storage is small. After landing, passengers line the jet bridge waiting for their luggage. Most contact friends or chat. People in the back… Continue reading →

Books for Leadership Freaks

Leaders are learners. When I’m asked for book recommendations, I always ask, “Have you read, “The Leadership Challenge,” by Kouzes and Posner. New and recommended: The Secret of Teams Culture Secret Focus To… Continue reading →

How to Get Where You Want to Grow

Growth is a function of engaging in new activities. “New” is the difficult thing. Everyone wants to grow but not everyone wants to step from the known into the unknown. The edge and… Continue reading →

Ten Ways to Gain Initiative by Giving Authority

Ineffective leaders seize and hoard authority; successful leaders give it. Those who cling to authority loose it. Those who give authority gain authority. Authority is permission to act without permission. Control freaks never… Continue reading →