Ineffective leaders give without expecting return. Generosity motivates indulgence when you don’t expect response. One-way relationships between capable people are sick. Someone needs a favor. Generously meet their request, if you can. Adapt… Continue reading
Maxwell said, “Leaders are learners.” The trouble with learning is unlearning. The trouble with learning is it changes past thinking. Learning amplifies, modifies, or invalidates past learning. The trouble with learning is rethinking.… Continue reading
Image source by Peter Griffin #1. Describe wins simply; one word if possible. #2. Move from simplicity to clarity. Explain what you don’t want. Tap your frustrations for guidance. Everyone knows what they… Continue reading
Some singers only think they can sing. Tell them they can’t and you have a hearing problem. Believing you can when you can’t frustrates others and hinders you. Some leaders only believe they… Continue reading
Humility is real power, arrogance façade. 15 Ways to be an arrogant leader: Rush. “Important” people don’t have enough time. Look serious. The more important you are the more serious you look. Detach.… Continue reading
Outgoing people have advantages in Western Culture. We’re often perceived as smarter and stronger than quiet people. One of my fatal leadership blunders was underestimating quiet people. Big mouths don’t guarantee great leadership.… Continue reading
