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CategoryOver-engaged Leaders Produce Disengaged Teams
Over-engaged leaders work way too hard. Over-engaged leaders produce disengaged teams. Work to make space for others, if you’re an over-en..
How to Create Transformative Growth Points for Reluctant or Resistant Employees
They keep falling short. But you want them to reach the next level. Establish an affirming context for growth. A transformative growth poi..
7 Principles of Success for Leading Innovative Initiatives
Innovative initiatives require quick wins. But unable to choose is unable to move. 7 principles of success for leading innovative initiati..
Two Questions that Crackdown on Excuse Making
“He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else.” Benjamin Franklin An excuse is the skin of a reason stuffed with a ..
How to Help Reluctant Team Members Move From Self-Doubt to Gusto
He wanted the new opportunity. Yet, he sat there wondering, “What if I fail?” Finally I said, “I have a word for you. ‘Gusto.’ How might y..
5 Ways to Help Teammates Navigate Butt Kicks
We all encounter arrogant leaders. You might be one. You probably have one on your team. Butt kicks are a wake up call for arrogance. You ..
How to Build Vibrant Connections and Energize Meaningful Results
Strong organizations are a collection of vibrant connections that energize meaningful results. Leaders that connect: Disconnection is expe..
10 Heart-Based Questions that Produce the Very Best Decisions
The future is shaped by today’s decisions. Failure to make decisions ends leadership. Forward-facing decisions always impact behaviors. If..
How to Stop Wasting Time in Meetings
If high blood pressure excites you, call a meeting with an ineffective, malfunctioning, low-performing, time wasting team. The problem of ..
You Aren’t Fit to Lead if Your Greatest Strength is Seeing Weakness
You aren’t fit to lead if your greatest strength is seeing weakness. Smart talented leaders find it easy to point out inadequacies, descri..