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We often think about doing something new (starting a business, making a product, taking a stand, making a difference) and stop because […]
Tag: leadership
Value the Learners
We don’t want to learn anymore because that would imply we aren’t capable yet. We want to be competent. Yet our work […]
Willingness
How do the leaders we admire do what they do? What trait best predicts success? People have tried for ages to figure […]
Differences and Leadership
“All people are equal because they are born and die in the same way. You can only be rich if you gather […]
No One Wants To Be Told
You can tell others, “Do this,” and receive something between reluctant compliance and outright resistance in return. No one wants to be […]
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, […]
Outrageous
You may set Large, Nutty, Impossible Goals for yourself, as long as they feel good. They can help you generate surprising and […]
Push People to Make Them Go
..out the door. People want to do well. Where we have consistently poor performance and turnover in a team, we must look […]
Statements and Questions
Thinking we have to be strong–or at least to look strong or to look like we know something–we make statements. We make […]
Change
Change is turbulent. Be clear, direct, and persistent. Change is tough. Be encouraging. Change takes time. Be understanding. Change is complex. Be […]