Think of a person that tells you they are going to do something, then they do something else. What do you think of that person? Does that make you trust them more or less? Most of us would think less of someone who’s constantly preaching one thing and acting another. And most of us would […]
Life is a series of changes occasionally interrupted by stability. I use that quote a lot. It was something that came to me one day during a leadership workshop. I think it describes the essence of being a leader and a change agent. Our lives can change in an instant. All of us can point […]
When we embrace the mantra of accountability, we recognize that excuses get in the way of excellent performance. The more excuses that we have, the more chance we have to create a rationalization for behaviors that prevent us from achieving our best. In my work with individuals and organizations, I am constantly assaulted with rationalizations that justify poor performance. […]
Soon to be released, “Authentic Leadership” takes 30 years of leadership experience and explains clear and concise principals that will help you to be a better leader. Here is an excerpt. Common sense is not very common. So often things happen around us and to us that don’t make sense. People do things and say things […]