Vigilant Buzz Raising
Wherever we continue to struggle with something, we will find a long history of our bad-feeling thinking about that something. This thinking will often be …
Practical Infinity and New Business
Try this. Open up Google Earth or another favorite map and zoom in to your present location. Then slowly zoom out. Look around. Notice all …
How You Fit
I don’t know what is the ideal life- and work path for you. But I do know it will use and refine your talents. It …
Why Not Me?
That it has never been done before, that it is too big or small, or that we may stumble at first are no good reasons …
Another Simple Definition of Leadership
Last week we saw a simple definition of leadership. Here’s another one: as leaders, we are quiet and patient cheerleaders for our teams. So simple, …
Leadership is Simple
Our job as leaders is to build an environment where others get valuable stuff done together. Our job is made easier when we coach people to …
What Do You Anticipate?
Deep down, what do you anticipate? Failure, disappointment, fights, and struggle? Or ease, fun, freedom, success, and growth? It’s your choice. But remember: we get what we anticipate, odd as …
They Will Show Us How Well We Are Leading
Look at their eyes. If their eyes are shining, you know you’re doing it. – Benjamin Zander Conductor, Boston Philharmonic We can tell how well …
How To Expect Them To Do Well
In yesterday’s note, we saw how our beliefs about people’s capabilities affect their performance. Regardless of how much we may want them to do well, if …
Expect Them to Do Well
We get what we expect. Not what we hope, not what we think should be. This is true in general and it is especially true …