The Hidden Leadership Problem with Passion
One problem with passion is that it’s no substitute for good leadership. Passion is good. You want team members who love their work and serve their customers with passion. We are big believers in the power of purpose. Connecting what you’ve asked to why it matters is...
The Exciting Leadership Results of Trying Something New
When was the last time you tried something new? Last week I did something that scared me. I did something new to me – that people in 31% of the world’s countries take for granted. I drove on the left side of the road. We were speaking at a conference in Dublin and had...
One Huge Leadership Secret to Get Innovative Ideas You Need
Get innovative ideas by asking for what you need. “They’re just not thinking about the things that make a difference. I keep getting ideas about how to arrange the office when we’ve got big issues to deal with–like how we keep our best customers. How do I get the...
What To Do When “What Were They Thinking?”
When you wonder what they were thinking – dig deeper. Has this happened to you? You walk by your team and see something different. Not, “Oh-that’s-cool” different, but “What were they thinking?” different. What do you do? When I was twelve years old, I...
