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 […]
Tag: delegation
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]