How to Enable People to Step Up

One leader said, “I realized my supervisors weren’t supervising because I was doing it for them.

Don’t handicap people.

Be the reason people step up.

7 Tips to Succeed with Difficult Conversations

It’s stressful to host a crucial conversation. Not having it is worse.

Every day is dark when you delay difficult conversations, but most of us do.

Timely action increases success and lowers stress.

4 Things to Do When You Don’t Promote Someone

Rejected internal candidates are nearly twice as likely to leave. Other problems include low morale, strained relationships, job dissatisfaction, and envy. *HBR You can’t promote every qualified employee. 4 things to do when… Continue reading

Notice the Things You Notice

The things you notice reflect who you are.

Competitive people notice rivals.

What you see impacts who you become.

Attention determines direction.

How to get a grip on noticing…

5 Essentials for Healthy Conflict

Conflict is inevitable. Healthy conflict is rare.

Healthy conflict brings people together. All conflict needs a positive purpose.

Ask yourself, “What are we fighting for?”

7 Marks of Mentors Who Change Lives

The mentors who changed my life chose me. I didn’t choose them.

Eventually you learn the first principle for gaining wisdom. You don’t have it.

Here are 7 marks of great mentors. Seek one. Be one.

When wisdom knocks, open the door.