August 2017
When Hiring for Attitude — Catch ‘Attitude Fraud’ Because Candidates Fake It
“Attitude fraud” — when candidates with an undesirable attitude purposely deceive and act as if they have a great one to get hired. Even t..
To Come Up with a Good Idea, Start by Imagining the Worst Idea Possible
There are many creative tools a designer uses to think differently, but none is more counter-intuitive than “wrong thinking,” also called ..
‘9¾’ Leadership Lessons That Would Change Your Life Or Even Save A Life
How you reach out to your first responders may hold the key.
6 Crucial Things to Do in Your First 100 Days in a New Leadership Role
Changing roles is becoming more frequent across industries. Being able to successfully transition into a new leadership position is a must..
A Business Without Millennials is a Business Without a Future
One person could have been their problem; six people had to be our problem. As the leader of a small company, the problem had to be me. He..
How to Kick Mediocrity to the Curb
Timely feedback kicks mediocrity to the curb. Yes, you need the facts to give feedback, but powerful feedback includes heart.
Why Leaders Should Back Their Car In
Intentionally backing your car in might sound trivial, but it showcases leadership. Backing in shows that you are a planner, put others be..
A week with the military has changed how I will lead and hire. Wish I’d discovered this sooner.
There were so many takeaways from my remarkable JCOC experience. Here are some of the highlights, many of which can be applied and propaga..
Help Employees Create Knowledge — Not Just Share It
Many leaders see organizational learning simply as sharing existing knowledge. These “best practices” are presumed to work in a variety of..
How Modesty and Humility Lead to Success
We need to consider humility not as a religious virtue–but as a practical way of life.