How to Lead in a Caustic Culture
To lead in a caustic culture, focus on your influence. It’s a question we hear after every keynote we deliver: “I want to build a Courageous Culture, but I don’t know if it will work at my company. It’s not a healthy place and the people I report to aren’t interested...
The Problem with Just Do Your Job
Have you ever had a team member say something like this? “I just want to do my job. I know you want me to care, but I don’t. It’s a paycheck and I’ve got kids.” Or perhaps you’ve heard a leader tell their people, “It’s not that hard – just do your job.” These...
Don’t Let Limited Perspective Destroy Your Team
Limited perspective traps leaders and drives apart teams. Recently, I’ve watched an organization of passionate and caring people disintegrate. The limited perspective of leaders and team members has frustrated communication and problem-solving. They’ve devolved into...
How to Talk With Your Boss When You Totally Disagree
Talk with your boss when you disagree—you might be surprised at the results. I was seething. The CEO had just asked my team to do something that I felt lacked integrity, was unprincipled, manipulative, and put our clients in a bad position. On top of all that, it...
