8 Ways to Create Great Meetings

Poorly run meetings start in the wrong place and end up rushed before they’re done. Right place: Leave inconsequential items for the end. Deal with big items at the beginning. I’m tempted to… Continue reading

Secrets to Getting Great Advice

Honest, trustworthy, insightful advice comes hard. Some tell you what you want to hear others tell you what they need to say. How can you dig through a cacophony of voices and find… Continue reading

The Richest Possible Life

I went to a wedding yesterday. I sarcastically say, “I hate weddings.” In reality weddings are reunions. I know everyone in today’s image, except one. As they gathered for the shot, I started… Continue reading

Whose Opinion Matters

All leaders constantly hear opinions. It seems everyone knows what you should do. When I hear advice I’m always asking myself, “Why should I go with your opinion rather than mine? What makes… Continue reading

The Second Question

Image source Managers first ask, “How can we best leverage current resources to achieve desired ends?” The second question is, “What do team members love doing – within the parameters of desired ends?” People… Continue reading

5 Reasons We Argue When We Agree

Have you ever argued with someone only to discover you agreed? One partner said to his other partners – who were in heated discussion – “You’re both arguing for the same thing.” I… Continue reading