Old Ways
In many of our organizations, we still use the old ways of command & control, hierarchical divisions, and lionizing the executive. Yes, […]
Category: Leading
Tips and Insights about influencing people toward shared goals.
Say What You Notice
No matter how we may deny it, we totally can sense another person’s emotions. And we usually do a poor job responding […]
Jeans, Shoes, and Delegation
Have you ever tried to take off or put on a pair of jeans without first removing your shoes? When we are […]
One Way to Change Another
Changing another’s behavior is tricky. We know because we tend to resist others who try to change us. Here’s one way that […]
Micromanagement, Motivation, and Getting Stuff Done
One reason we micromanage is the way we value our work. When we arrived on this planet, we were motivated. We wanted […]
Leader Win-Team Win
Q: Does the leader make the team or the team the leader? A: Yes. A successful group needs a great team and […]
Be a Powerful Leader
A forceful leader defends her vulnerabilities and discounts her people’s capabilities. All that remains available to her to get things done is […]
More Valuable Indeed
Which is more valuable? To be the one who has the answer or to be the one who knows that we will […]
Give It To Them
When leaders act as if there is one right way–their way, they become micromanagers. If this is you, please cut it out. […]
Accountability
You can make me responsible. And I will feel quite proud about that until you jump in and tell me what to […]