Solution Saturday: The VP Verbally Attacked Me
Dear Dan, I’m in need of some advice. I have an outstanding CEO. I truly enjoy having her as a leader. She believes in me and values my opinion. I was recently promoted… Continue reading
Dear Dan, I’m in need of some advice. I have an outstanding CEO. I truly enjoy having her as a leader. She believes in me and values my opinion. I was recently promoted… Continue reading
Every leader has a few tread-marks on their back. How deep they go depends on you. Being thrown under the bus means someone elevated their status and lowered yours in front of others.… 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
The line between bold and foolish is often determined by success or failure. Fearful organizations are full of people who know why it’s better to stay the same. Remarkable success requires boldness, but bold leaders… Continue reading
Don’t say calm down. Capitalize on frustration. Frustration is energy. Energized toddlers fall down kicking and screaming, when they can’t have candy before breakfast. The message of frustration? Give me what I want.… Continue reading
Excellence requires confrontation. Leaders who can’t confront: Live with nagging frustration. Fall below their potential. Lead unremarkable organizations. 4 reasons you avoid confrontation: Self interest. What if they get upset with you?… Continue reading