You’re a jerk-leader if you aren’t passionate about developing people. Develop your coaching skills in order to effectively develop people. The ten practices of coaching-leaders pt. 2: #4. Cling to forward-facing curiosity. If you… Continue reading
People problems are the biggest challenge of leadership. Low performance and lost potential drive you crazy. The challenge and the answer is people. A stable of plow horses: Success begins with the horses. A stable… Continue reading
Curiosity is the universal answer to aspiration, frustration, disappointment, and opportunity. Talk as much as you want as long as curiosity motivates your words. 13 powers of curiosity: One question challenge: Ask at least… Continue reading
To get where you want to go, move toward authentic leadership. The main characters in the Wizard of Oz discovered they already had what they sought. The Tin Man always had heart. The Cowardly Lion… Continue reading
Everyone disdains leaders who are in it just for themselves. Self-absorbed leaders destroy relationships, disengage employees, and diminish results. Brave leaders build relationships. Cowards use distance and fear to control. Fear drives disconnection, but… Continue reading
Stuck people think they’ve tried everything. When they hear a suggestion, they explain why it won’t work. When you’re stuck, an imagined “perfect” solution is justification to reject viable imperfect options. You tend to… Continue reading
