In my many years of experience growing, coaching and training leaders, I’ve discovered that it’s seldom talent... or training... or give-a-shit... that makes a leader successful, at all but the senior-most (the senior-most) level. It’s … [Read more...]
Criticism and Feedback: NOT the same thing!
I had a mid-level manager ask me recently, "Is there a difference between giving feedback or giving criticism as a leader? Seems like the same thing to me." The differences seems subtle, but in reality they're pretty damned big. And from a results … [Read more...]
Video: Leading with Influence — The ultimate Jedi Mind Trick
It’s like a Jedi Mind Trick… Leading with influence is real leadership. It’s the only leadership that matters. But how? It’s simpler than we sometimes think, so let’s just keep it that way. No need to complicate things unnecessarily. Three … [Read more...]
The Problem with Accountability — Or, hey, it’s not my fault!
I didn’t have enough time. If only I had more… That’s not my job. Someone else will do it. I don’t know how. I don’t think the boss said/meant that. The list is endless. The bottom line… It’s not my fault! And therein lies the … [Read more...]
That’s a messed up Org Chart!
Though leadership is always my preferred topic, sometimes we need to get into the management weeds. The blocking and tackling that is so necessary for success in leadership is sometimes overlooked for more of the sexy, … [Read more...]
Congrats on the promotion, LOSER!
So, just got that big promotion, eh? Now, you’re “It.” Big Shot. Grand Poobah. Boss Hog. El Jefe. Shiznit. The Big Cheese. Uppity-Muckety-Muck. She who must be obeyed. Kahuna. Sounds great, right? Finally, you’re a CXO, with all the rights, … [Read more...]
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