Changed
How has your leadership changed? My wife brought the topic up yesterday. I turned the topic back to her. “How do you think I’ve changed?” She said, “You’re more of a leader and… Continue reading
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20 Positive Ways to Confront Poor Performance
Lousy leaders whine about mediocrity, but, can’t or won’t have tough conversations. Excellence is a function of confronting performance issues. People either rise up or, eventually, they leave. Exceptional organizations consist of exceptional… Continue reading
20 Ways to Rouse the Flamingos
People stop trying when it’s hard to get things done. Indecision and bureaucracy inspire slumber. Successful leaders make it easy to get things done. 20 ways to rouse the flamingos: Don’t use a… Continue reading
10 Ways to Win at Office Politics
Lack of leadership invites backstabbing, gossip, sabotage, game-playing, and foot-dragging. But, don’t expect a savior on a white horse to rescue you after you’ve been stabbed in the back. Responding: Getting even with… Continue reading
Marshall Goldsmith: Choose to Invest Yourself
Over-commitment is the inability to say no. Chronic over-commitment reflects lack of priorities. Weak, insecure leaders fill their calendars to the point of panic. “Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” Socrates The… Continue reading
Seven Ways to Defeat Hopelessness
Hope is a way of thinking when things are uncertain. Leadership requires boldness in the face of uncertainty. Boldness requires hope. Hope enables action. Hope believes things can change. Leaders with hope rise… Continue reading