Four Ways to Succeed with the Stinky Part of Work
If you dislike 30% of your job, look for another job. You can dislike 20% of your job and still enjoy work. (Informal surveys of managers.) If you like 80% of your job,… Continue reading
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7 Ways to Avoid the Pitfalls of Optimism
There’s a dark side to Oz. The wizard is a fraud. Optimism doesn’t cure every ailment. It causes some. An optimistic novice is like an idiot with a box of fireworks standing by… Continue reading
A Fortuitous Encounter Changed a Life
Ted had a penchant for embellishing the stories he told about himself. The number of times his first book was rejected ranged from 20 to 43. The actual number was probably 27. Ted… Continue reading
3 Ways to be a Leader Worth Following Today
If you’re proud of yourself for leading, you’re doing it wrong. Leaders worth following feel joy for occasionally getting it right, but they don’t strut around like bantam roosters followed by flocks of… Continue reading
Positive Discontent: How to Intervene Before Things Fall Apart
While he was on vacation, one manager’s team lost momentum. We discussed how to intervene before things fall apart. I gave him two phrases for reflection, protecting gains and positive discontent. “Protecting gains… Continue reading
Weekend Update: 9/6/2021 to 9/10/2021
This week I wrote about everything from recognition to reputation. It was a special joy to share some reflections on the leadership of Sir Ernest Shackleton. I’ve read many articles about him and… Continue reading