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Tag: delegation

August 8, 2017Leading

Why Can’t They Just Do What I Tell Them?

Because they (and you and I) are wired to seek delight, growth, and freedom. How is doing what we say they should […]

June 13, 2017Do, We

Getting It Done

“I have to know or figure it out. Others will judge. I have to make it happen.” Hmmm. “I don’t know how […]

May 1, 2017Leading

What Did You Expect?

If we generally expect people to act poorly or well, they generally will.   In your corner, Mike PS: So where do […]

April 3, 2017Leading

Delegation Economics

When choosing whether to do something ourselves or to give it to a keen but possibly inexpert team member, we’re almost always […]

January 22, 2017Leading

Other People Got You Frustrated? Try Firm and Caring.

Our emotions dramatically influence others. Negative emotions push people away, put them on the defensive, and make it harder for them to […]

December 19, 2016Do, Leading, Strategy

The Siren Songs That Tempt Every Leader

Trying to figure it all out and get it all done are the siren songs of leadership. They snare us every time. […]

December 15, 2016Leading

Better Ask

A leader once met a sage. The leader said, “It’s so hard to get people to do stuff at work. I’ve tried […]

December 7, 2016Leading, Sales and Influence

Give Consequences or Explore Them

We can give consequences so that people don’t screw up. “If you don’t complete this by Friday, we might as well kiss […]

November 20, 2016Leading, Sales and Influence

They Set the Date

A great leadership adage goes, “If I tell you, I still own it. If you tell me, you own it.” If we […]

November 1, 2016Leading, Sales and Influence, We

Getting Them To Do

If we ask, “How do I get them to do this thing I want them to do?” we’ll be asking the wrong […]

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