Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 3, 2016
Managers complain about pushing low-energy employees. Low-energy suggests lack of purpose, not lack of energy. Don’t try to energize low-energy employees. Help them connect with their purpose. Purpose pulls.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 1, 2016
Sometimes I think dreaming big is a cowardly excuse for doing nothing. If we dream big enough, we can justify inaction today. Nothing’s ever big enough to achieve really big dreams. Leadership is earned by unremarkable daily practices. The fear of being unremarkable invites the pursuit of dramatic change. Simple unremarkable behaviors seem insignificant.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 2, 2016
One negative feedback session – done well – has more positive impact than a hundred pats on the back. 7 questions to ease the pain of giving negative feedback: #1.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 4, 2016
The ability to drain self-confidence from others is a foolish leader’s talent. “Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” Helen Keller Skillful leaders know how to inspire self-confidence in others.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 28, 2016
Visionary thinking typically receives quick turndowns from cautious leaders. People start thinking small and safe. Everyone dreams small when cautious judgmental leaders control decisions.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 27, 2016
If half-truths are lies, being nice makes us liars. The need to be nice is about: Preventing offense. Keeping the peace. Protecting status. Being liked. Being too nice often includes shading the truth.
Leadership Freak
SEPTEMBER 25, 2016
The impact of your leadership is measured by the effect you have on others. Manage the splash: You always impact those around you. Even if people turn from you, you have impact. Some leaders tend to lift people toward bright. Some leaders tend to drag people toward dark.
Expert insights. Personalized for you.
142 
Let's personalize your content