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. Read more…
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”! Read more…
The evasive leader…when times are tough We’ve all been in situations either personally or professionally where tough decisions by so-called leaders are avoided or dropped like a hot potato….why is that? Read more…
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 Read more…
It can be a blessing and it can be a curse but one thing is clear…a lacking grey haired leader is noticeable. Let’s be honest we all have a predisposed bias for the person at Read more…
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 Read more…
Ah yes, many would concur that summertime is the best season of the year and I would agree with that sentiment. Opportunities to get outside more, vacation, golf, drive the convertible that’s been in hibernation…who Read more…
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 Read more…
If you have a bottled water next to you as you’re reading this post please pick it up I’d like to make a toast……here’s to you and GOOD HEALTH! First, before anyone Read more…
COACHES WANTED…..sales “MANAGERS” need not apply! What #1 quality do you look for in your sales managers? When looking for a sales leader to head your sales team….are you inquisitive of their “Coaching Skills”? To Read more…
