The thing I hate about planning is the feeling that something is getting done. Planning is talking, not doing.
A collective sigh of relief at the end of planning sessions predicts disaster.
Plans don’t work, people do.
You plan a disaster if you rely on plans made annually.
Short-term plans distill into behaviors.
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You could be a “bad leader” for doing the right thing!
Servant leadership doesn’t win popularity contests in authoritarian environments. Showing up as a humble leader in a dysfunctional culture makes you the problem.
Here are seven ways to be a “bad leader” in a good way.
Some people reject encouragement. You say something good. They reply with something bad. Every affirmation is met with, “Yeah, but.”
Sometimes you reject self-encouragement. You say to yourself, “You got this,” and your inner critic says, “No you don’t.”
Use curiosity to encourage people. Here’s how.
I recently encouraged a leader to seek advice from a member of her board. She said that she wanted to talk to him but was concerned about perception. Would he think she’s weak?
I explained that he will think you’re smart if you do it skillfully.
Successful leaders seek wisdom from others.
Power blinds. Some become the jerk boss they never intended.
The pressures of leading push people toward destructive behaviors. Some people become the jerk boss they never intended.
“Bosses don’t become jerks overnight because they were awarded a fancy title.” Sabina Nawaz
Everything that feels right isn’t. Blunk skull behaviors are done sincerely.
Effort isn’t magic.
Pedaling faster doesn’t help when the chain is broken.
