10 Steps on the Winner’s Journey

Image source by Peter Griffin #1.  Describe wins simply; one word if possible. #2.  Move from simplicity to clarity. Explain what you don’t want. Tap your frustrations for guidance. Everyone knows what they… Continue reading →

Believing You Can When You Can’t

Some singers only think they can sing. Tell them they can’t and you have a hearing problem. Believing you can when you can’t frustrates others and hinders you. Some leaders only believe they… Continue reading →

Finding Real Leadership Power

Humility is real power, arrogance façade. 15 Ways to be an arrogant leader: Rush. “Important” people don’t have enough time. Look serious. The more important you are the more serious you look. Detach.… Continue reading →

Wasting Time on Mission and Vision

“I think there’s so much time and effort wasted on setting forth mission statements and vision statements…” Karen Martin, author of, The Outstanding Organization.” Pointless vision: Compelling vision doesn’t cure sick organizations. Martin said,… Continue reading →

10 Ways to “Deal With” Quiet People

Outgoing people have advantages in Western Culture. We’re often perceived as smarter and stronger than quiet people. One of my fatal leadership blunders was underestimating quiet people. Big mouths don’t guarantee great leadership.… Continue reading →

10 Strategies for Starting Over

An employee frustrates the heck out of you. Wish you could start over? Your boss drives you crazy. Wouldn’t it be nice to start fresh? What’s stopping you from starting over? You! Start over –… Continue reading →