How to change others?
He continued standing in his chair until the teacher’s aide firmly planted him in his seat. Defiantly, he glared. Tight lipped he spat, “You pushed me down on the outside but I’m still… Continue reading
Serious about Fun
Woody Allen said, “Most of the time I don’t have much fun. The rest of the time I don’t have any fun at all.” On the other hand, Thomas Edison remarked, “I never… Continue reading
How to start right and end well
Over coffee yesterday, a local business leader complained to me, “I can’t get him to decide.” Decision-making is one of your greatest leadership challenges. I believe you’ll flounder until you make the two… Continue reading
Leaders are manipulators?
Geoff Webb wisely observes, “There’s a thin line between leadership and manipulation. Both can be defined as influencing others.” Manipulators and leaders: Recognize and compliment the strengths of others Tap into the emotions of others Exhibit… Continue reading
The Most Dangerous Time in Your Career
A promotion may be the most dangerous time in your career. Within 18 months, 40% of all new managers and executives fail. Success is dangerous. The move from front line employee to supervisor/manager… Continue reading
Seeing Red Cars
Announcement: Leave a comment on this post and earn a chance to win one of twenty signed copies of, “Seeing Red Cars.” Laura Goodrich has written a small book with a big message… Continue reading