But They’re Never Satisfied
People who want things just-so drive others crazy. Things seldom measure up. Media Man: There’s a media guy on our team who wants things done a certain way. He’s fanatical. On mornings when… Continue reading
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The Inverted Golden Rule
Leaders, who think they’re “special,” treat themselves better than others. They invert the Golden Rule and stand aloof. After all, the rules don’t apply to “Golden Leaders.” Power and authority distort perspective. Special… Continue reading
Finding and Assigning Work that Matters
No one wants to waste time doing things that don’t matter. But, what’s meaningful to one is insignificant to another. Some find details meaningful, for example, while others find them insignificant and frustrating.… Continue reading
Dead but Won’t Admit It
Dead teams are dead and buried long before they admit it. They yearn for life. But, in the end, they just suck air until someone puts them out of their misery. Raise your… Continue reading
The Pussy Cat Problem
I’ll never forget the day an honest soul said, “I think you like to intimidate people.” I wanted to yell, “No I don’t!” Stop pretending you’re a pussy cat. You intimidate, even if… Continue reading
The Seven Decisions of Decisive Leaders
Decisiveness is a strength and weakness. I often hear complaints about bosses who can’t make decisions. Then there’s the leader who makes all the decisions. In both cases the results are the same.… Continue reading