
No Trick Pony
The world of work, and leadership in particular, is an interesting place. So many experts, confident souls, and buried among them…real pros. What I find

The world of work, and leadership in particular, is an interesting place. So many experts, confident souls, and buried among them…real pros. What I find
What was your first reaction when you read the title to this post?“Thank you, may I have another?”Did you “go negative” right away? Did you
“They’ll have to recognize my success this year. I’ve been the most effective member of the team!”“I don’t need them. It’s better if I do
“That time I pushed for what I thought was best, without really listening to what my colleagues were telling me.”I should have known better. “When
Regardless of the size of the organization.Let’s agree they are all complex.Right?Many PartsPeople.Problems.Wins.…but…My eyes only see a fraction of the whole.What part am I not
“If we are honest with ourselves, we have to admit that sometimes our assumptions and preconceived notions are wrong, and therefore, our interpretation of events
“Arrogance destroys the valuable, and absolutely essential relationships a leader has with other team members. Even more devastating is the feeling arrogant behavior creates in
At this point in my career I find them laughable. You can see them coming a mile away. They strut around the organization with such
When I’m involved in major organizational changes I invest a lot of energy to get the messaging right. Key people are consulted, potential fallout is
There is a thin line…and I mean a really, really thin line…between confidence and arrogance. Consider the leadership team in your organization. Presumably they are