You know when you deceive others, but you deceive yourself with a clear conscience. Self-deception feels like honesty. You beat yourself up when you should encourage yourself. Or, you let yourself off too easily.… Continue reading
It’s smooth sailing now. But, I feel a knot forming in my gut. Even optimists know sunny skies grow dark quickly. Plans derail. Teams implode. Results disappoint. Talent moves on. Mistakes escalate. Crisis… Continue reading
The problem with memory is it feels reliable. Looking back over an entire year may do more harm than good. Research shows you forget, embellish, even make up memories.** 6 problems with gazing… Continue reading
Successful leaders: Over-respond to courage when you see it in others. Bold screw ups are better than timid success. Spend 20% of your time acknowledging problems and 80% creating solutions. The 80/20 ratio is usually… Continue reading
One of the most leaderly things I experience is a hearty “Merry Christmas,” from friends who don’t celebrate Christmas. An atheist and Christmas: Placide Cappeau, author of the poem that became, “Oh Holy… Continue reading
Doubt leaders who never doubt themselves. Fools rush in. Wise leaders feel enthusiasm and concern when accepting new responsibilities. Leaders who rush in: Have ambition that minimizes caution, blinds to weaknesses, and pollutes… Continue reading
