You influence the way people feel about themselves. When you make people feel weak, they act in fear. When you make people feel powerful, they act with boldness. Boldness takes you further than fear.… Continue reading
Hi *Mark, I’m writing to encourage you to lead with your heart as well as your head during turbulent times. I’ve been thinking about your relationship with your board. In one sense, it’s… Continue reading
Leadership roles are frequently redefined in growing organizations. Leaders grow with growing organizations or both stagnate and die. Growing organizations require leaders to become novices again and again. Stepping back and letting go:… Continue reading
Most of the leadership books I read about organizational development forget to mention the one essential to building great organizations. Perhaps it’s too obvious. Three things that don’t make organizations great: Great people… Continue reading
Immature leaders wonder, “How do you feel about me?” Mature leaders wonder, “How do you feel about yourself?” Leadership includes how others feel about themselves because of your influence. If you want to change an… Continue reading
Dear Dan, I am struggling with a peer (manager) who is consistently falling short in her job. Our director only fixes the short falls but doesn’t address the behaviors. We are in succession… Continue reading
