I was recently at a formal event where a few dozen individuals were honored with a “once-in-a-lifetime”, very selective, award. Presenting the awards were leaders from the various sponsors of the event. And, on several occasions, honorees’ names were pronounced wrong. Some were difficult, or confusing, but still it was clear that some presenters simply … Read more
Leaders often know what the needs are in a situation, and dictate them with authority. While the leader is often correct about the direction, engagement can suffer without more buy-in; asking questions that help others discover the same needs can help. Even when you know what is needed, consider expanding your own understanding, helping others buy-in … Read more
When the question is“What do you want more of from your leaders?” the answer is very often “To initiate more on their own – to do more of what needs to be done without being asked.” Well, here are two truths: 1-You have to ask. In early stages, very specifically. In later stages, it can be … Read more
This week’s book is Leading at a Higher Level. Ken Blanchard’s Situational Leadership model is a simple way to figure out what kind of leadership is needed for a particular individual.
Matt and Alan have an honest (though short!) chat about the ways insecurity can plague a leader, and ways to overcome it. Also, take comfort; everyone else is just as insecure at times. Related posts: Everyone is just as insecure as you are. Insecurity is unbecoming.
p=P-i Performance equals Potential minus Interference. Jayson and Alan talk about the way this simple equation helps us decide a course of action.
Links: Previous post on this topic. Jayson’s blog.
After over 3 years, and over 125 posts, this blog will continue in a new format: the 90-second burn. To learn more about this project, please watch: Got 90 seconds per week? Of course you do! Subscribe at the right and join in the fun, starting next week. Thanks for all the support and input … Read more
This is a “rerun” from last year; some events of the last month have convinced me to share it anew: We’re just a couple weeks from the Winter Solstice, the shortest darkest day of the year. A contrast to the holiday season, it can exacerbate hidden internal sadness in those around us. I love Christmas … Read more
Leaders must have vision. Not just in the “creatively imagined future” way, but also in the way of “I have an accurate assessment of the way things are right now.” Leaders must (in the words of those wise men, Kouzes and Posner) “inspire a shared vision.” Without knowing what the goals are, folks are rarely … Read more