The energy leaders waste on worrying can be one of the greatest obstacles to their overall effectiveness. The world has certainly given leaders plenty to worry about these days. Covid continues to ravage the world, entire industries have been radically disrupted, and organizations have been turned upside down as a result. And it’s been left…
3 Ways to Restore Sanity to the Excellence Value
Aspiring for “excellence” can lead to an inspiring environment of achievement. But it can also lead to a neurotic atmosphere of fear. I once was talking with a new team member as part of his on-boarding process, when I mentioned to him that “excellence” was one of our core values. “Oh no,” he sighed. “Not…
3 Ways To Know It’s Time To Kill A Good Idea
Leaders must be able to start things. Leaders must be able to complete things. And, more often than you’d think, sometimes leaders have to put an end to things. Sometimes they just have to kill off a good idea. But how can you tell if it’s time to kill off that idea? Here are 3…
How To Know When NOT To Say ‘I Don’t Know’
When a leader responds to a question by saying, “I don’t know”, it can reveal transparency and authenticity. But it can also reveal areas of a leader’s weakness. Increasingly, leaders are being coached that “It’s okay to say ‘I don’t know’”. This is a largely positive trend and, in the right context, can indeed point…
5 Worn-Out Phrases That Can Hurt Your Leadership
What you believe as a leader will ultimately determine who you become as a leader. Unfortunately, the beliefs that many leaders cling to are not only outdated, but they can severely limit the growth potential of a leader who subscribes to these ideas. Here are five of the most commonly held leadership beliefs that could…
