Let go – 4 Remedies for Exhausted Control Freaks
My wife thinks I’m a control freak. I reject this spectacular exaggeration. It’s true I can’t let go of control, but I’m no freak about it. Just before she took off on errands… Continue reading
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How to Control Your Control Freak
Control freaks are bullies even when they smile. Anything less than compliance offends them. You’re a control freak if you: Believe perfectionism is the same as excellence. Get irritated when people don’t adapt… Continue reading
Who’s Your Daddy
We sit at the feet of successful leaders like children being cared for by parents. Our childishness speaks to lack of power, fear of failure, and the false hope that someone will take… Continue reading
Ten Ways to Gain Initiative by Giving Authority
Ineffective leaders seize and hoard authority; successful leaders give it. Those who cling to authority loose it. Those who give authority gain authority. Authority is permission to act without permission. Control freaks never… Continue reading
Successful Failure
Leaders who can’t fail won’t succeed because failure is essential to success. A world without failure is dead. Furthermore: Leaders frequently fail at letting others fail. Leaders who can’t let others fail: Limit growth.… Continue reading