Pressure invites resistance. Demanding conformity hinders engagement. Don’t use authority and pressure to get what you want. Find out what they want. Explore their hopes and dreams. The more energy spent pressuring and convincing,… Continue reading
Years ago, I said no to a boss. I hated it. I’m a getter-done type. Saying no was painful. It was unexpected for her to hear as well. I’d always said yes. She… Continue reading
Fearful teams pretend they agree with you when they don’t. When was the last time someone spoke against something you said? Better yet, are team conversations rich with options and alternatives? Or, are… Continue reading
She said, “I have a burning passion to live a high impact life. She began explaining her vision. It’s exciting. However, the inevitable “how to make it happen,” fills her with fear and… Continue reading
Adapting as you go sounds great until you have to do it. The need to change direction suggests failure or disappointment. Results fell short. Strategies failed. Hard work didn’t work. One of two… Continue reading
The future rides on a horse called innovation. Organizations that can’t innovate stagnate. Some organizations have innovation in their blood. But, many are mired in systems and bureaucracy. It’s easier to begin innovating… Continue reading
