Getting Clear on Your Vision for the Team
In almost any leadership book you read about, you’ll hear that having a vision is important. But, for many people, the idea…
Leading by Example? Avoid these Mistakes
One of the biggest mistakes leaders make is leading by email (or by texting or by a project management tool or by chat…
The Pain from the Story is Worse than the Pain Itself
I went to the dentist last week for the first of two visits to get a crown placed on a cracked tooth. Honestly, I…
The Thing About Leadership…
The thing about leadership is that its impact is often overlooked. In many organizations it’s written off as “fluffy” or “soft.” And, it’s…
The Reluctant New Manager: Part 3
In Parts 1 and 2, I focused on how new managers can begin to make the transition from being a team member…
The Decision Dynamic
Have you ever stepped back and watched team members respond to a decision? It’s really an interesting dynamic to watch. I just…
Thanksgiving in Kuwait. Gratitude.
Hello Everyone I wanted to wish you all a very healthy and happy Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving for me is a time of reflection…
So, you want to be a hero at work? Read this.
On September 17, 2009 the Wall Street Journal featured an article titled “Soldier to Receive the Medal of Honor.” President Obama awarded…
You got to know when to hold’em, know when to fold’em
I hear a lot about the importance of coaching in the workplace, and for the most part I agree that coaching an…
Don’t Oil the Squeaky Wheel
“The reality is that we spend far too much time as managers on rewarding the wrong thing. When you look at what’s…