The deadly sin of tough conversations is going halfway. Discomfort causes some leaders to cut them short. Work up enough courage to dance with tough issues long enough to do some real good. Halfway… Continue reading
Dear Dan, I have been reading your blog now for about 1 year. I’ve seen you address my question a few different times but I thought I would bring you directly into my… Continue reading
Most people walk around with a big don’t-want inside. When I ask people what they want, they inevitably tell me what they don’t want. Don’t-want leadership: Frustration and pain point the way for… Continue reading
The real value of mistake-making is turning toward the future with less baggage. The future is built by both endings and beginnings. Wisdom gained from mistakes is about endings. It’s useful only as it… Continue reading
Failure awaits all leaders who trust the wrong people. Surround yourself with people you can trust. Few things are more powerful than a team of talented people who trust each other. It doesn’t… Continue reading
Many teams are afraid to discuss the source of success – performance. 10 reasons performance conversations suck: The dynamic is from superior to inferior, rather than partnership. One person pulls the rope in… Continue reading
