Too many answers
The organization I lead is considering a new initiative. In the hallway, I was asked if we had plans to provide child care. We didn’t. I also assumed the person asking wanted child… Continue reading
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How to define an opportunity?
Many people have more to do than they can get done. Translation, you’re spread so thin you can’t be great at anything. Your best is average when you’re over committed. Therefore, opportunities aren’t simply more… Continue reading
Stop asking “why”
I think you ask “why” too much and “what” too little. Asking “why” is a backward-facing activity that examines the past searching for excuses and someone to blame. Asking “why” may be useful… Continue reading
The most powerful thing
Ken Blanchard told me he’s having the 51st anniversary of his 21st birthday tomorrow (May 6, 2011). Happy Birthday Ken! Ask him if he plans to retire and he’ll joyfully scoff, “I’m not… Continue reading
If you were Magnificent
The problem with many leaders is they’re goal driven. Goals are great but they don’t last. Worse yet, goals don’t create magnificent unified communities that maximize your potential. I didn’t get a vision… Continue reading
How to create high potential communities?
Ken Blanchard told me Jesse Stoner is one of the world’s experts on the topic of vision. Jesse grew up Jewish in a small Midwest community where being Jewish was something you hid… Continue reading