Finding Real Leadership Power
Humility is real power, arrogance façade. 15 Ways to be an arrogant leader: Rush. “Important” people don’t have enough time. Look serious. The more important you are the more serious you look. Detach.… Continue reading
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Wasting Time on Mission and Vision
“I think there’s so much time and effort wasted on setting forth mission statements and vision statements…” Karen Martin, author of, The Outstanding Organization.” Pointless vision: Compelling vision doesn’t cure sick organizations. Martin said,… Continue reading
10 Ways to “Deal With” Quiet People
Outgoing people have advantages in Western Culture. We’re often perceived as smarter and stronger than quiet people. One of my fatal leadership blunders was underestimating quiet people. Big mouths don’t guarantee great leadership.… Continue reading
10 Ways to Fail Your Way to Success
I hate failing. Failure feels like wasted life. Yes, I know I’m supposed to embrace failure and learn. But, given the choice, I’d succeed more! I haven’t failed for lack of good intentions.… Continue reading
How to Motivate the Unmotivated
Pressure and coercion don’t work for long. Successful leaders ignite and inspire, they don’t pressure. They were motivated. Now, they work when you’re around and doze when you’re not. What a difference three… Continue reading
5 Ways to Become a Healthy People-Pleaser
Only people-pleasers succeed. The more people you please the more success you enjoy. The list of people who need pleasing includes: Clients. Superiors. Boards. Employees. Colleagues. Vendors. “Just please yourself,” may be an… Continue reading