5 Ways to Have Enough Ego to Make a Difference
The issue isn’t if you have ego, it’s how much. You need enough ego to believe you can make a difference, but not so much that you believe you can do it on… Continue reading
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Brainstorming that Works Requires Two Sessions
The thing I hate about brainstorming is the lack of follow through. Brainstorming, without follow through, is an irritating braindrizzle. The challenge: Nothing kills a “what might we do” conversation more than adding “how… Continue reading
The Pause that Refreshes
Busyness causes blindness and amnesia. You can become so busy that you lose sight of what you’re doing and forget why it matters. Immersion without reflection produces frustration. The pause that refreshes: A… Continue reading
Unstructured Brainstorming is an Offense to Creativity
Meetings that neglect results and don’t impact behaviors are a colossal waste of time. Poorly run brainstorming sessions are the biggest waste of all. An invitation to an unstructured brainstorming meeting is an… Continue reading
Succeeding with Three Challenges that Derail Leaders
Three Challenges that Derail Leaders: Challenge #1: Self-development during seasons of success. Talent’s halo makes you over-estimate your abilities and under-estimate your need for growth. I often ask audiences to raise their hands… Continue reading
Mastering the Art of Creating Accountability
Accountability, in traditional environments, is about power. Who has it? How is it used? The teeth in traditional accountability is the power to reward and punish. Accountability as pressure: Short-sighted leaders use accountability… Continue reading