Dealing with a Control Freak’s Tantrum
It feels great to get your way and lousy when you don’t. Hot emotion is a control freak’s tantrum. Popping veins and red faces are an adult’s way of throwing themselves on the… Continue reading
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3 Strategies to Fuel Vitality and Eliminate Gossip
Gossip makes weak leaders feel powerful. It’s foolish to undermine the people you’re counting on. Strong teams aren’t built by spreading venom, focusing on weaknesses, or dredging up animosity. Real leaders don’t feel strong… Continue reading
The 10 Strategies of Obnoxious Leaders
Don’t expect the people you complain about to follow you. You aren’t worthy of leadership, if you can’t pull-with people. The future is built on aspiration, not frustration. Persistent frustration makes you obnoxious. Complaining points… Continue reading
7 Ways to Defeat Complexity
The simplest way to get something done is do it yourself. Don’t depend on anyone. But, that’s not leadership. New connections expand potential and increase complexity. The result of unchallenged complexity, within organizations, is instability.… Continue reading
Only 15% of Top Performers are High Potentials
Your ability to cultivate people determines your impact in the world. Surprisingly, only 15% of top performers* are likely to be high potentials (HiPo). Performance is easy to spot. But, if you want… Continue reading
Solution Saturday: Stress Free Problem-Solving
Too much problem-solving is a problem. Dis-empowered employees want you to solve their problems for them. Successful leaders help others solve problems. (This post originates with a problem-centric-email I received. It only took 30 minutes… Continue reading