I was asked a question about reluctant team members recently, and while the specifics of this question might not be familiar, the general situation is likely something you’ve seen, wondered about or experienced yourself. Let’s start with the question. I have a problem in that one or two of my staff (of ~20) don’t value the
As is often the case, a confluence of factors lead to a blog post, and this is no exception. Yesterday in Las Vegas as I facilitated a public session of our Leadership Training Camp (learn more and see future sites here), a group of 25 leaders and I talked about the connection between innovation and
DATE: April 12, 2010 FROM: Your Leader RE: Organizational Realities As your leader I’ve been noticing some things for quite awhile, and, after careful consideration, I want to share some of my observations with you. I’m proud of how connected people feel to their teams here. I’m impressed with your pride and loyalty to your
This question is said out loud often, but it is asked far more often in people’s minds and under their breath. It is sometimes asked in an earnest tone, often it’s uttered in a quizzical way, and far-too-often it’s said in exasperation. Whenever it is asked it hints at a gap in communication and understanding
Spiderman, Wonder Woman and Superman all had super powers; they had special skills that allowed them to be super heroes. They had great powers given to them at birth that made them special. Generally speaking, they didn’t have to develop those powers, they just had them. We too were born with tremendous skills, but unlike
The first thing I remember purchasing with my own money that I earned was a basketball. As a boy, when I wasn’t working on the farm, often I was shooting baskets. While my high school career stalled for a variety of reasons (being small, 5’9″, and having mononucleosis as a sophomore didn’t help!), I’ve always
I love the Olympics. I love the athleticism and the story lines and the preparation and the inspiring moments and the psychology and the history … and so much more. As I’ve talked with people during the Games, I’ve found that even people who generally aren’t sports fans usually can find something to be interested
There are tools, seminars, books, CD’s, teleseminar, webinars and workshops (and more) to help you learn and improve in any area of your life. I should know, I have bought and attended many of them, and sold a great number of them as well. This article isn’t meant dissuade you from investing in these opportunities,
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