Negative stories produce emotions that close your mind and harm your relationships. Emotions don’t know the difference between true stories or fiction. Video games, movies, and novels produce strong emotional responses. Horror movies… Continue reading
Gossip makes weak leaders feel powerful. It’s foolish to undermine the people you’re counting on. Strong teams aren’t built by spreading venom, focusing on weaknesses, or dredging up animosity. Real leaders don’t feel strong… 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
Listen to your language. It points to the future. Habits of speech are the potter’s wheel of leadership. Both you and your organization are formed by the language you repeat. Choose your language before it… Continue reading
Repetition forms patterns. Patterns define the future. Successful leaders are repeaters. Don’t repeat: Gossip. Repeated words seem truer, even when they’re not. Gossip weakens relationships. Criticism. Disapproval is more powerful than approval. Repeated… Continue reading
Hi Dan, I lead a team of amazing professionals who are passionate and committed to the work we do. One team member is … rigid in her thinking and ambushes me at staff… Continue reading
