The Uncertainty Principle
In physics, the Uncertainly Principle says we can never know both the position and momentum of a particle. We can only ever know one or …
Juicy Goodness
Within each of us is a wealth of juicy goodness. As leaders, a big part of our job is to recognize, name, nurture, and deploy …
Before Jumping Into Action Today
Just a quick reminder to pause before jumping into action today: take time to find thoughts that physically feel good to think. Spend about 5 minutes. …
Throwing Tasks Over The Wall
Delegation, especially to people new to us or to the work, is not throwing tasks over the wall with the briefest of outlines of what’s …
What Delegation Really Means
Delegation does not mean simply handing over a task. Nor does it mean getting other people to do a task the way we would. It …
The Right-Wrong Maelstrom
“I am right and you are wrong,” is a pervasive, destructive subtext in many of our conversations at work and home. We fight each other, …
Write Something
A written “to do” list (or “not to do” list) is more effective than one we keep in our heads. If we write down our …
Delegate, Kind Leader
Show me someone who is underperforming and I’ll show you someone who very, very likely has not been given clear parameters for success, real-time feedback, …
Why This Great Secret Remains A Secret
There are two kinds of expectation. The first is like an angry demand: “I expect you to do your homework. I expect people to listen …
Don’t Be Seduced By The Cruel
No matter what you hear or read in the news, the world is getting better and better. But, you might ask, aren’t there atrocities? Isn’t …