While leaders need to develop people by delegating and coaching, they also need to demonstrate the commitment and work they expect from their team. Tabby and Alan talk about this balance. Related post: Modeling primer
When we talk about keeping things “positive,” sometimes people misinterpret this as “soft” leadership that doesn’t allow for high standards and hard work. Wrong. Positive leadership can easily keep the standards high. Previous posts on this topic: Positive leadership is not soft. Positivity as an essential part of leadership. Thanks for watching — we’re … Read more
In a sense, self-centered behavior is normal. If people tend to act in self-interest, how do WE deal with that, and get THEM to think beyond themselves? Take a couple minutes to hear Matt and Alan address this. Previous posts on this topic: Four levels of maturity Four-way stops Dealing with your own tendencies
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
Leaders are committed to constant self-improvement. Why use the phrase “stretching and growing?”
Because you can’t grow if you don’t stretch –
It’s cliche to mock the “do as I say, not as I do” leadership failure. That’s because this failure is way too common.
If there’s one skill that leaders must master and habitually improve, it’s communication.
If you read this blog, you’ll see that it’s a pretty popular area of concern.
So many dysfunctions, productivity concerns, drama, misunderstandings, and performance failures can be traced directly to communication mis-steps.
1996
I was despondent. Poor me. “My people” weren’t engaged. They didn’t get me; they weren’t loyal, they weren’t receptive, they were leaving me, and it wasn’t my fault. They just needed to give me more time, to get to know me…
Except…