Tag Archive: performance issues

Management by Toothache

Everyone knows what happens when you don’t brush your teeth. But some don’t do it.

Wise leaders act with the future in mind. Foolish leaders wait for toothaches. They…

Postpone the difficult conversation.

Ignore declining performance.

Tolerate destructive behavior.

Delay developing people.

Pain motivates fools. Wisdom acts before it hurts.

Here’s how…

20 Positive Ways to Confront Poor Performance

Lousy leaders whine about mediocrity, but, can’t or won’t have tough conversations. Excellence is a function of confronting performance issues. People either rise up or, eventually, they leave. Exceptional organizations consist of exceptional… Continue reading