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 Secret Ingredient to Master Delegation
Have you ever delegated a task and then six weeks later wonder what happened to it? Avoid the delegation black hole, help your team to work more productively, and distinguish yourself as a manager who gets more done with this one delegation secret.
How to Succeed in Your First Job After Graduation
Looking to make a great impression in your first job after graduation? Or perhaps you’re about to start the first job you actually care about. How do you show up strong and make a great contribution in the first sixty days? How to Make a Great Impression in...
5 Reasons Not to Be a Jerk When an Employee Resigns
How you treat your employees on the way out the door may have more impact than you think. What do you do when an employee resigns? I’m not sure exactly why this is a thing, or if it’s getting worse in a tight economy. But lately, my phone has been lighting...
The Best Leadership Culture
You hear so much about the power of culture – so what is culture exactly? How do you get the power of culture working for you and your organization? This episode starts with a question from a listener and addresses his question regarding: what is a great...
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...
Vital Leadership Choice – Do You Want to Be Effective or Right?
It’s easy for leaders to get in their own way. Have you ever insisted that you’re right and then experienced frustration as nothing worked the way it was supposed to? You’re not alone – the leadership choice between “right”...
One Surprising Secret to Being Respected as an Expert
I was having dinner with a group of senior leaders after a strategic executive offsite. So naturally, the conversation turned to … octopus hunting. Apparently, Carlos, the senior leader sitting across from me was an expert. He described his technique in...
