Mistakes that don’t hurt don’t matter. The worst mistakes are the ones that hurt others. The trouble with leadership is your mistakes always hurt others. The top 5 mistakes of unsuccessful leaders: Not… Continue reading
This post is inspired by a reader who writes, “I believe that leaders make decision not based on what is right or wrong but what is relevant in the context.” Most leadership decisions… Continue reading
Strong winds blow you down when you lean back. Successful leaders lean into resistance, adversity, failure, and criticism. Leaning away from resistance is a sure way to be blown down by resistance. Not:… Continue reading
Few things change us more than mistakes. Sadly, mistakes make people feel dumb, even though they are the path to wisdom. Not making mistakes is worse than making them. Sometimes the best way to… Continue reading
It takes conviction, candor, and, most importantly, courage to push against the boss or the board. Managers who can’t stand up and push back are inevitably pushed around and down. Yesterday, I talked… Continue reading
Stop bowing at the altar of collaboration. It’s usually better to work with others – to collaborate. But, collaboration isn’t always useful or necessary. Collaboration can be cumbersome, ineffective, or detrimental. Sometimes, having someone work… Continue reading
