Tag Archive: Leadership Development

A Bad Habit that Feels Good

Bad habits feel good at the beginning but grow heavy as time passes.

The habit of overcommitting makes you feel important, but you end up hating life.

Good habits return benefits slowly.

Bad habits provide enjoyment quickly.

The distraction pattern…

Flourish or Stink – Skunks or Bees

There are two types of leaders, skunks and bees.

Work stinks when skunks show up. People bear fruit when bees show up.

Here are 7 ways to help people flourish.

How can you help people flourish today?

Thrive with an Incompetent Boss

People feel like giving up when leaders cheer incompetent bosses.

Higher ups love great results.

Unethical leaders support lousy managers if, trouble isn’t too loud, and costs aren’t too high.

How can you thrive when your boss is a jerk-hole.

Progressive Leaders Know the Answer to “How” is “Who”

It’s normal to ask, “How are we going to reach our goals?” Results don’t magically appear. They depend on people.

Progressive leaders know the answer to “how” is “who”.

Don’t let conventional leadership limit your potential.

How to connect achievement to people?

3 Powerful Ways to Energize Tired People

You’re a black hole when all you think about is what you need from others.

Energize tired people by pouring fuel into their cup.

Meaning kindles energy. People hate meaningless work.

Know what matters.
Explain what matters.
Reward what matters.
Repeat what matters.

Energizing people is the heart of successful leadership.

Trust or Bust

Fools leave trust-building to chance.

Trust impacts response. People protect themselves from untrustworthy leaders.

Untrustworthy leaders are perceived as self-serving.

Employees in high trust environments are 50% more productive and twice as energized.

You build trust or you bust!

Discover 3 simple questions leaders must ask to elevate their leadership.