Perfect plans for the future and perfect solutions to problems don’t exist. Perfection paralyzes people. Life is too short and this world is too broken for us to wait for perfection before progress. Parents waiting… Continue reading
Good people rise higher when leaders get out of their way. There are three prerequisites for getting out of a good persons way. First, clearly describe the desired outcome (delegate outcomes not tasks). Second,… Continue reading
Personally, planning falls between having my teeth drilled and car trouble. Life is too short to spend it planning. When I think back on leadership meetings I’ve attended or led, there was abundant… Continue reading
“One of the basic mistakes that psychologists have documented is that we tend to blame people and their personalities for problems and ignore situations.” Chip and Dan Heath Complaints about your communication style… Continue reading
Critics tell you what you did wrong. Coaches point out the wrong and tell you how to be better. It’s easy for leaders to become “critical critics” because their nature is seeing problems… Continue reading
Here’s a suggestion for handling criticism. Adopt personal, professional, or project vision statements. Here’s one of my personal vision statements. “Become an effective, dynamic public speaker.” That vision informs the way I handle… Continue reading