Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 1, 2012
Mistakes that don’t hurt don’t matter. The worst mistakes are the ones that hurt others. The trouble with leadership is your mistakes always hurt others. The top 5 mistakes of unsuccessful leaders: Not being open to criticism. Trying to hide mistakes. Not making decisions. Failing to explain objectives. Telling people how to do things rather [.].
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 11, 2012
Image source Every morning I put my fingers on the keyboard not knowing what will come out. An hour or two later, I post 300 word or less on this blog. (Technically its fewer not less.) Writing is thinking and often I think differently when the hour’s over. Yesterday it happened again when I typed, [.].
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Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 26, 2012
Show me a leader who is happy with everything and I’ll show you a loser. The gift of young leaders is unhappiness. The tragedy of old leaders is contentment. Unhappiness and discontent ignite passion for change. Warning: Slime pits of ingratitude lie just beyond unhappiness. Nothing de-motivates like churlish ungratefulness. On the other hand, gratitude [.].
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 7, 2012
Image source If you grapple with self-doubt, keep reading. If you don’t grapple with it, you’re dangerous. Experts sing, “Believe in yourself,” However, unquestioned self-belief produces self-serving leaders who won’t adapt. Tom Petty captures the experience of many in, “Saving Grace,” when he sings, “You’re confident but not really sure.” Confident but not sure is [.].
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 28, 2012
Ever end the day worn out but wondering what you accomplished. Coach Wooden warned, “Never confuse activity with achievement.” Life without focus is wasted. Worse yet, wrong focus guarantees wrong results. Don’t focus on: Distant dreams. What you don’t want. Problems. Failure. Fear. Excuses. Obstacles. “I don’t focus on what I’m up against.
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 4, 2012
Your job is bringing out the best in others by the way you interact with them. Well timed, well executed conversation change people’s lives. First: Determine and affirm aspirations and goals. Never have conversations about an individual’s life, strengths, weaknesses, or potential until you understand their hopes and dreams. People open their hearts to people who [.].
Leadership Freak
NOVEMBER 16, 2012
Overwork prevents teamwork. Imagine the feeling of being close to missing a deadline. At 3:00 p.m. a team mate needs your expertise on their marketing project. Are you eager to serve? Or, are they an irritating pain in the a**? You’re frustrated because you want to help but feel you can’t. People who can’t get [.].
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