100 Percent Responsible
“I am 100% responsible,” can mean two things. The traditional definition implies being subject to praise if it works out and blame if it fails. …
It Flows Back Your Way
Think about what you would like more of from others. Would you want a little respect? To be heard or to be given some of …
Release It Early
You have something in you that needs to get out. (Yes, I do mean you.) It is immensely valuable and we need it. Surprisingly, you …
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. You’re working way …
Where Have You Been?
Do not try to sell to your entire market all at once. Likewise, don’t try to influence everyone in your community or company all at …
Accountability
You can make me responsible. And I will feel quite proud about that until you jump in and tell me what to do, how to …
Management by Pop Quiz
Long ago, companies were run by standardizing, squeezing out waste, and controlling everything. To make that work, employees were expected to know stuff that kept …
Shortcut to Great Hiring
Want to hire well? Develop a consistent and complete process that matches people to the true needs of the role. Then invest in a smooth …
Preparing For The Worst
Preparing for the worst has an annoying tendency to encourage the worst to accept your invitation. Oddly, so does fearing the worst. And so does …
Take Charge and Ask
A friend wrote: “I would love to talk to [you] about specific problems I have, to lay it all out on the table and sit …