You simply should not stay in an organization, especially as a leader, if you do not support the organization’s goals. am simply observing the outcome of a leadership act: a high level leader who reports to a higher level leader within an organization took his discontent public and he had to leave the organization as a result. Thanks. MORE >>

In the interest of giving you specific steps to accomplish the goal of making yourself non-threatening, I suggest that you… 1. Reversing the course of an escalating conflict is a topic that surfaces frequently in my work with coaching clients and workshop participants. That leverage point is the focus of this post. Listen. MORE >>

In the picture above, the desired goal is somewhere on 9th Street. We just take the detour, enjoy the scenery, and move on towards our goal. Here’s what I’ve learned at this point in my life: stay focused on the end goal and take the detour. Earlier in my life, these road blocks discouraged me. Never show again. MORE >>

This is a big question to consider, and it relates directly to how you set your goals for next year. If you have specific questions about setting better goals, my friend and colleague, Kevin Eikenberry , is leading a free teleseminar on December 21 to address goal setting issues. How Much Margin Do You Have? Thanks. MORE >>