Perhaps the most difficult professional question one can ask him/herself honestly is “how much value am I”? Not a guess, gut feeling or hubris just a very honest analytical answer as to how much do you bring to the table. I posted a story a few weeks ago on the economic impact Lebron James (Professional […]
When asked “What’s the most difficult aspect of your job as a manager”? Most managers will say emphatically PEOPLE. Doesn’t matter what context every dilemma/challenge a manager faces has to do with people….according to most. I say according to most because I for one don’t believe that, on the contrary I think people make the […]
FAILING into “Servant Leadership Luck” Because like many of you I’ve failed on more than a few occasions in my life….but I’ve succeeded a lot and not necessarily only financially or career wise but “SERVANTLY WISE”! Prior to venturing out on my own 8 years ago I spent a lot of time working with non-profit organizations […]
Perhaps the most difficult aspect of LEADERSHIP is leading those who are not accountable to you. Have you ever been placed in a situation where you had the proverbial “dotted-line” responsibility of leading a group of people who just assume you go away and not bother them? Well, I have and it certainly tests […]
It’s more than just being a good listener or even a great problem solver…you have to be “Strategically Empathetic”. “Strategically Empathetic” is not necessarily knowing when to be empathetic but understanding “WHY” empathizing is the best strategy. I’ve advised/mentored CEO’s of small to medium size business and those stressed because their business has […]
Hiring and leading people that mirror you is not only foolish….it’s dangerous. Yes, it’s extremely comfortable to bring on new hires that look like you, think like you, and even talk like you but is that truly comforting? Today’s leader is constantly faced with new, varied, and complex challenges and opportunities as it deals […]
