Do Less
We often believe that the reason to get organized is so that we can do more. This is a huge source of distraction and frustration. …
Solution-Resistant Problems
Some problems seem to resist solving. These problems feel bad to consider. Knowing how uncomfortable they are, we don’t fully address them. Instead of solving …
What Does Success Look Like?
Success demands that you state what success for you (or your business) looks like. It must be clear, compelling, complete, and (for your business) commonly …
What Are You Saying?
If you say that your endeavor won’t succeed, it won’t. If you say, “I hope it succeeds but really fear it won’t,” it won’t. If …
Certainty
Your certainty as a leader is a great asset. We need to maintain the focus on where we are going. Your certainty as a leader …
Up To The Line
As leaders (with or without title), we must address our very human “inner stuff things” and those of the people we work with. Inner stuff …
Working Assumptions
We rely on a stack of working assumptions to get through our day. Working assumptions are mostly unconscious habits of thought. They are good because …
Carrying the Burden?
Our role as leaders is to create an environment where the people on our teams can succeed. If you accept this premise, then your job …
We Do Not Need More “Do”
We and our organizations are so often in a rut of doing. Do, do, do. Yes, people tell us we need to slow down, to …
Tough Assignment
You can recover from disaster. The worst situations can be salvaged. You can transform what looks dark, dreary, hopeless, or chaotic. You can be that …