What Matters Now
A million small things call you away from what matters now. We sell ourselves to the “devil of busyness” because it’s easier than doing what matters now. Busyness is an excuse to avoid… Continue reading
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What to Do When it’s Cold Inside
Like fire, an untended culture grows cold, dark, ugly, and useless. When you look in the organizational-mirror, do you like what you see? You can. Love: A regional medical facilities mission statement begins,… Continue reading
12 Ways to Get Serious about Fun
The law of the sad face says the more important leaders are the less they smile. You can’t milk fun out of self-important, problem-centric leaders. Fun seems frivolous when issues are important, opportunities… Continue reading
10 Ways Leaders Increase Stress Unnecessarily
The way you think about yourself is the biggest factor in stress and productivity. Stress isn’t “out there,” it’s inside you. 10 ways to increase stress: Hide mistakes. Pretend you know. Make excuses. Expect perfection.… Continue reading
The Real Truth About Authority, Power, and Position
You don’t need authority, power, or position to lead. Sometimes they get in the way. Leading is serving, nothing more, nothing else, nothing less. Become a leader by serving. The trappings of leadership… Continue reading
“Advantage” Solves the 12 Dangers of Leadership
You’ve been wronged, manipulated, or cheated by someone with position or power. Leaders shade the truth, compromise their values, and abuse authority. Just read the news. When the path is demanding, shortcuts feel… Continue reading