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The Opportunity in Mistakes
Not long ago I was playing with my 2 year old son. I discovered two important things: First, the little…
Building Teamwork When People Don’t Get Along
Consider Ken. It’s Monday morning. As Ken struggles to wake up, he feels a familiar sense of dread. The Monday…
Earning Influence
Years ago, I worked with an organization that played a major role in the reconstruction effort in Kosovo. In my…
Creating Clarity
A chief responsibility, for any leader, is to create clarity. When I work with organizations that are struggling or not…
Five Unconventional Characteristics of Effective Leaders
“Successful leadership is not about being tough or soft, sensitive or assertive, but about a set of attributes. First and…
Anger is an Ugly Leader
Speak when you are angry and you will make the best speech you will ever regret. – Ambrose Bierce Anger…
Are You Killing Vision?
Three stonemasons in the Middle Ages were hard at work when a visitor came along and asked them what they…
Fear: A Leader’s Greatest Enemy
Several years ago, I sat down for coffee with the leader of a well-established organization. I’ll call him Mark. As…
Investing in Clarity Prevents Conflict
I love road trips. On our honeymoon, my wife and I embarked on a ‘round the island’ tour of Maui….
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