Image source by George Hodan Pretending you have it together indicates you don’t. Pretending perpetuates problems, propagates failures, and strengthens stress. Worse yet, … Leaders who pretend lose themselves, bit by bit. Bill… Continue reading
Lazy leaders blame. Arrogant leaders push down. Fearful leaders push away. Facebook contributors said, “The worst leaders ______:” Talk too much and think too little. Believe collaboration shows weakness. Fear risk. Need power.… Continue reading
Image source by Hana Muchova’ Many CEO’s are told what they want to hear, rather than what team members really think. That’s a foolish way to avoid butting heads with the boss. I… Continue reading
Image source by Petr Kratochvil You enjoy work but hate the paperwork. If paperwork isn’t sapping your joy, it’s the people. Jamie Naughton, Speaker of the House for Zappos, told me she used to… Continue reading
Life goes where you look. Drift is inevitable. Course correction is normal. Cars and motorcycles drift where drivers look. Skiers and runners go where their eyes go. Individuals and organizations drift toward short-term… Continue reading
Image source I asked Amy Lyman, co-founder of the Great Place to Work® Institute, what she would do differently if she could start over. She said, “I would not do anything differently as… Continue reading
