Other than that, how was the play, Mrs. Lincoln?
I’ve been known as an analogy guy for most of my career. I was okay with that reputation because I strongly believe when you’re making a point using an analogy, it’s easier to see the answer.
Management advice for new leaders
Ask anybody who ever moved as a child, being the new kid in school can be both terrifying and exhilarating.
Do you lead like a Tigger or an Eeyore?
Most people have both a little Tigger and a little Eeyore inside of them. The trick is in how you manage them and when you let them out.
I believe in you
Sometimes successful leadership can be boiled down to giving people something that they have never had in their life—confidence.
Speak in a manner that others will listen
Sometimes you need to stop, hear yourself speak, and then ask, “Would I want to listen to what I have to say?”
Providing structure to your expectations
How do you hold an employee accountable in their job performance if you are basing your evaluation on subjective or vague criteria?
How extremes can affect your leadership
Many important decisions get derailed because we have a customer or employee who we know will not like the outcome of the decision, so we refuse to go forward.
The power of building your networks
Human beings are by their nature social animals, yet often when it comes to leadership, we view the task as a solitary endeavor that we have to just endure on our own.
The powers of your own purpose
Clearly defining your purpose will set you up for success, as well as happiness. Not having a personal purpose might mean you are spending a lot of time doing things other than your job.
Giving everyone a voice
How many people in your organization are not given a chance to have their voice heard?