Tag Archive: Leadership Development

One Thing That Always Defeats Confusion

Confused people think everything matters equally. Never give all thoughts and options equal weight. The four results of confusion are:     Doubt.     Fear.     Inaction.     Self-affirmation that inaction… Continue reading →

The Proven Path to T.R.U.S.T.

Everything takes longer when you don’t trust those around you. Mistrust doubles the cost of doing business. Professor John Whitney, Columbia Business School. 5 qualities of low trust organizations: Redundancy. Bureaucracy. Politics. Disengagement.… Continue reading →

Shut-Up and Do It Yourself

I was explaining how to do something when a close friend said, “Do it yourself.” I have a love-hate relationship with my life-long friend Tim. (Mostly love.) But, he got me thinking about… Continue reading →

7 Cures for Cruelty

“All cruelty springs from weakness.” Seneca Image source Cruel leaders believe they’re helping when they’re hurting. Some of the most shocking, disappointing, and frustrating moments in leadership come when you begin to realize… Continue reading →

Solving Leadership Isolation with Connection

Leaders lay awake at night wondering what’s really happening. You wonder, “Who should I touch base with? Isolation prevents you from feeling the pulse of your organization. Blind spots hinder your ability to… Continue reading →

8 Growth Principles that Transform Leadership

Radical growth is the messiest – most painful – part of leadership. Death precedes life. Incremental growth is walking down familiar paths carrying the same assumptions. But, the first – real step –… Continue reading →