Seagull Management: 4 Ways to Stop Dumping on People
Seagull managers fly in, make lots of noise, dump on everyone, and fly away.* You might say a seagull manager is full of crap. The seduction of problems makes you a seagull. Stay… Continue reading
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4 Steps to Defining the Win
There’s a downpour of challenges and a drought of people ready to rise. People who run from new challenges might complain, but they prefer losing. Why people don’t rise to new challenges: People… Continue reading
Questions Proactive People Ask
You’re doomed if you can’t change direction. A turbulent world requires you to be light on your feet. But you can’t get anywhere when you constantly change direction. Constant reacting eventually makes you… Continue reading
How to Not Do Anything Stupid with Your New Team
A young manager with a new team is like an ant pushing an elephant. It’s smart to be concerned. My friend Stan Endicott tells managers who ask for advice, “Don’t do anything stupid.”… Continue reading
How to Gossip Like a Leader
Everyone gossips. Slander and backstabbing are destructive, but there’s a healthy side to gossip. When you say, “Your reputation precedes you,” you acknowledge the power of gossip. Gossip is one reason businesses grow… Continue reading
Management Rules During Constant Crisis
In the past you wondered when the next crisis would hit. You don’t wonder that today. Crisis-mode used to mean canceling appointments, working late, drinking too much coffee, and eating pizza late at… Continue reading