What if the Monsters are “Real”
Monsters lurked under the bed and crouched in the closet when our boys were young. I heard the boys stirring through the door we left ajar. Peeking in, I asked, “What’s wrong?” “There’s… Continue reading
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How to Rise and Thrive Through Pressing Problems
We’ve all had bosses who proved they didn’t care about people by how they responded to pressing problems. Leaders who get lost in problems lose sight of people. An email: To a teammate who… Continue reading
Top 10 Ways to be Tough
It’s tempting to turn back when progress is slow, you feel alone, or you’re unappreciated. If leadership was easy, more people would do it. Meaningful achievement always requires resilience. Temptation to turn back at every… Continue reading
10 Ways to Say the Right Thing Every Time
Powerless is a myth. Something as simple as a raised eyebrow has the power to influence. If leadership is influence, everyone leads. The issue is where. Destruction is easier and faster than construction. Destruction is… Continue reading
4 Powerful Responses to Resistance
One of my embarrassing leadership blunders was allowing passion and vision to blind me to the interests of others. You either agreed with me or you were a roadblock. Sadly, my strategy was… Continue reading
10 Ways to Lift the Lid on Your Leadership
Helplessness is a comfortable self-affirming myth for those who refuse to step forward. Decisions made in helplessness matter as much as decisions made in power. “I can’t change anything,” profoundly impacts life. I… Continue reading