If you want to add more energy to your organization, and get it moving faster, use deadlines! Huh? People always use deadlines. What is so great about deadlines energizing an … Continue reading Deadlines and Energy
Deadlines and Energy
Category: Success Strategies
Leading From The Front Isn’t Always Best
Like day needs night, Romeo needs Juliet, and bacon needs eggs; so do leaders need followers. However, these great partnerships are examples of symbiosis, and followers needs leaders every bit … Continue reading Leading From The Front Isn’t Always Best
“Under the Bus” Strategies That Work
The value of “throwing someone under the bus.” There is none. It DOESN’T work… So why do we see this behavior happening, repeatedly, in most business and professional organizations? First … Continue reading “Under the Bus” Strategies That Work
When was the last time you got a compliment?
I’ll bet you could tell me exactly when the last time someone gave you a meaningful compliment. In fact, I’ll bet you can remember exactly what the person said that … Continue reading When was the last time you got a compliment?
Who’s blaming whom???
“I’m sorry I didn’t call, I didn’t have your number in my phone.” “I’m sorry I’m late, I got stuck in traffic and didn’t know any detours.” “I’m sorry about … Continue reading Who’s blaming whom???
The Gift of Listening
Everyone likes to think they’re a good listener. Do you think you are? Why do you think that? How often when you are listening are you actively taking in what … Continue reading The Gift of Listening
I’m Declaring Inter-Dependence!
We’re all familiar with a declaration of independence. It’s how our nation was formed. We also know the concept of dependence. It has quite negative connotations surrounding an inability to … Continue reading I’m Declaring Inter-Dependence!
The Dreaded Game of Gotcha!
Are you a regular ‘gotcha’ player? Is it a popular game in your office or home? If you don’t know what I’m talking about, then you’re one of the lucky … Continue reading The Dreaded Game of Gotcha!
Errors are not the Enemy!
If there’s one thing most of us hate to admit to, that we try to hide and put a good deal effort into trying to minimize, it’s our errors. I’ve … Continue reading Errors are not the Enemy!
Are You A Lonely Leader?
It’s lonely at the top, or so the saying goes. I don’t agree – I reckon that, if you’re lonely in leadership, then you’re missing an important lesson. Really successful … Continue reading Are You A Lonely Leader?
Set Boundaries to Help Overcome Overload
Have you ever seen a circus plate-spinner? Those people who spin flatware on tall spikes, dashing frantically from plate to plate to keep them airborne as, if they let their … Continue reading Set Boundaries to Help Overcome Overload
