How to Create a Fear-Based Culture
In the 16th century philosophical piece, The Prince, Niccolò Machiavelli, asserts that it is best for a leader to be both loved and feared, but if you can’t have both, then...
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Steward Your Standards
“Stewardship” is one of those words that’s easy to talk about but much harder to live out. One of the most difficult things a leader must steward is his...
A Critique of Critical Leaders
Sometimes I wonder if some leaders truly want to see their people succeed. For example, I see leaders delegate a task to a person on their team or an...
What Worries Your Leader?
What are the top three or four things that worry your leader? Can you quickly answer that question? You should.
Agreement? Optional. Support? Mandatory.
If at any point in your lifetime you plan on being part of the workforce, know this: Your leader (or your leader’s leader) is going to make a decision...
How to Balance Independence and Inclusiveness
In my conversations with fellow leaders, I’ve learned that many people struggle with balancing independence and collaboration. Too much one or the other, and our leadership is out of...
Unselfish Teamwork
True leaders can appreciate real teamwork and what it can accomplish, even when that example of true teamwork comes from the opposing team. So, Thunder lovers (and Spurs haters),...
You Don’t Always Get a Gold Star
Can we overpraise? Is there such a thing as building up our teammates too much? I believe so. Leaders were never intended to be cheerleaders whose primary role is shouting...
People Are Always Listening (and Learning)
What if the people you lead could only grow based on what they heard you say to others? What if people adopted the mood and outlook of your Facebook...
Confidence Busters and Builders
Confidence and competence: both are essential to our success as leaders. A person can be really good at what they do in part because they are so confident in...