Nothing Drains a High Performer Faster Than . . .
Tim is that employee you wish everyone was like. He’s hardworking and timely. He anticipates the next steps in any […]
better decisions
What If They Do It Worse Than You?
Raise your hand if you are a control freak. Very few people raise their hand when I ask the leader
Writing It Down: The Most Underrated Leadership Tool
I started a rather large project a few months ago. It’s got a lot of elements and moving parts. I
How Darlene Saved Me Hours of Time and Stress
About 12 months after I opened my business thirty-something years ago, I hired Darlene. It turned out to be a
Control or Balance? Your Choice.
When I was in my twenties, I spent a few summers driving a delivery truck in New York City. In
Are You Paying Attention to Your Check-Engine Employees?
I love metaphors. I came across one recently that really hit the mark. I was hiking with Kami on a
Are Your People Getting the Coaching that Chuck Receives?
In her seminal book Leadership and the New Science, Dr. Margaret Wheatly compared organizational decision making to the leaves floating
Are You Hiring the Best People or the Right People?
I’ll call him Ralph. Of all the applicants I interviewed for the position, he had most experience and the best
What is Menu-Driven and Overly Efficient Thinking Doing to Your Organizational Outcomes?
An exercise I have found most helpful when making decisions is to simply write the word “options” at the top
Are Your Top Performers Saving Others . . . and Misleading You?
As much as they try not to, every leader has their favorites. These people are typically the top performers. They