Clear and Compelling
One important part of success is having a clear, compelling focus, mission, or goal. We as leaders unwittingly stumble here because it’s a far-from-trivial task. …
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Jumping the Gun
In leadership, influence, and sales, we can blunder by making our case too early. And we know we are making our case too early because we feel …
We Don’t Need to Know Everything
Contrary to common wisdom, we as leaders do not need to know everything or even most things. Others can and should be the ones who …
Which Leaders Win
Bad leaders discount, discourage, and disparage us. They point out, sometimes earnestly, our flaws. Good leaders reward and appreciate us. They highlight our talents. Great …
Why We Need An Effectiveness System
We are amazing thinkers. We are very good at solving problems, creating art, achieving goals, and telling stories. What we are not good at is remembering …
Evolving Our Leadership
As our organizations grow, we must shift. If we hold too long to the methods that got us here, we will strangle our organizations. So we move …
Ten Reasons to Dump Your Job Description
A job description is meant to tell the person in the job and other interested parties what to expect from the job. What is this …
It Looks Like Magic
When we raise our buzz, magic happens. Problems get easier to solve, circumstances shift for the better, and people and resources show up to help. …
Nice Guys Need Not Finish Last
We nice gals and guys frequently get into trouble. To be nice, we often avoid confrontation or holding people accountable. Then things go wrong. Issues fester and problems …
Giving Greats: Apprentice, Journeyman, and Master Levels
We all want to know how we fit, what we are good at, that we are doing well, and that we are appreciated. It’s very …