The Seven Pursuits of Leadership
You may grow weary of a life of pursuit but what’s the alternative? Spend yourself in pursuit or waste yourself in ease. Fatigue from pursuit is the noblest form of exhaustion. “At its… Continue reading
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10 Ways to Win at Office Politics
Lack of leadership invites backstabbing, gossip, sabotage, game-playing, and foot-dragging. But, don’t expect a savior on a white horse to rescue you after you’ve been stabbed in the back. Responding: Getting even with… Continue reading
In the Midst of a Great Relationship
Organizations filled with people who need to be #1 are paralyzed by sideways energy. Everyone pulls for their own way rather than pulling together. We are so in love with being #1 that… Continue reading
Cowards Can’t Lead: Secrets to Fueling Courage
Image source Cowards can’t lead. Inaction, pain, and failure follow cowardly leaders. Cowardly leaders: Won’t decide. Delay, posture, and blame. Reject responsibility. The most surprising aspect of leadership is the courage it takes.… Continue reading
How to Spot and Overcome Manipulation
Leaders become manipulators when self-serving goals outweigh organizational interests. Self-serving goals require manipulation, coercion, deception, and pressure tactics. Shared goals, on the other hand, pull everyone forward. “There is perhaps nothing more dangerous… Continue reading
Books the “Freaks” are Reading
“Not all readers are leaders, but all leaders are readers.” Harry S. Truman Books Leadership “Freaks” are reading: How Full is Your Bucket by Tom Rath & Donald Clifton Boundaries for Leaders by… Continue reading