Solution Saturday: Afraid to Fire People
Dear Dan, What would you say to leaders who are afraid to fire people? I have two clients who are afraid to let go of employees. One has to let someone go… Continue reading
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How Distraction-Addicts Find Focus
If I’m not distracted, I’m looking for the next distraction. I’m addicted to distraction. It makes me feel important. Distraction doesn’t make you important it makes you shallow. Meaningful leadership means letting go… Continue reading
The Question No One Asks Leaders
It was a moment of authenticity that I’ll never forget. I was shocked when General Dempsey, retired Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said, “The question I wish people would have asked… Continue reading
3 Surprising Ways to Get the Most from Screw Ups
The purpose of reflecting on past performance is improvement, not beating yourself up. My insides shrivel when I think about dumb things I’ve said and done. It happened recently during a Q&A session… Continue reading
Solution Saturday: No Gratitude From Leaders
Dear Dan, Do you have any thoughts on the work environment where there is no gratitude present from the hierarchy above? Besides modeling it yourself, how do you shift the people around… Continue reading
One Pursuit that Trumps All Others
Energy without practical know-how is futility. Persistent failure reflects lack of practical know-how. Most leaders don’t fail for lack of trying. If you’re persistently failing – in the same area – you lack… Continue reading