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
The True Sources of Influence
Leadership is… Maxwell said, “Leadership is influence: nothing more, nothing less.” Influence is… Albert Einstein explained that, “Setting an example is not the main means of influencing another, it is the only means.”… Continue reading