Seven Ways to Scrape the Bone
This is the twenty-fourth installment of ABC’s for leaders. Today, it’s “X”. I know five “X” words. Xerox Xenophobia Xylophone Xanadu X-ray Last time I did the ABC’s for leaders, I used Xanadu.… Continue reading
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How to Strengthen Weak Leadership
Leave a comment on yesterday’s post to become eligible for one of twenty-five FREE copies of, “The Catalyst Leader.” *** People-pleasing motivates weak leaders. Fear of people prevents weak leaders from addressing tough… Continue reading
Facing the “F” Word in Leadership
I asked a world famous leader about frailty and leadership. He looked at me like I had ten heads. I felt embarrassed to have used the “F” word – frailty. Leaders who changed… Continue reading
Rubbing the Genie
Rub the genie to get three wishes. In organizations, rubbing the genie includes telling leaders what they want to hear. It’s an act of foolishness or profound friendship to speak the truth to… Continue reading
Overcoming the Disempowerment of HR
Leave a comment on today’s post and become eligible for one of twenty-five copies of, “Stewardship: Choosing Service Over Self-Interest,” by Peter Block. *** Human Resource Departments that are dedicated to serving upper… Continue reading
The Reason Empowerment is Smoke and Mirrors
Power to decide is an either/or proposition. Two groups don’t have power to make the same decision, at the same time, in the same way. Empowerment is smoke and mirrors until management loses power.… Continue reading