Is there such a thing as an unsolvable problem? I believe the answer is a resounding NO! Every problem has at least one solution. As leaders (including soon-to-be leaders), our job is to help others–and ourselves–unleash their latent creativity to discover the solutions. I enjoy brain teasers because these tests force me to think differently […]
There are times when we will have to engage with people who neither like us nor respect us. Get used to it. It’s a part of life. But wait a minute you say. What if it’s my manager? How can I succeed when that person holds the keys to my future? My first answer is […]
“Are we there yet?” How many times have you heard that question from the back seat of your vehicle during a road trip? Or how about, “Why is it taking so long?” Kids can be very impatient. To them, it is as though they are just riding in a car going nowhere fast. That’s the […]
“How do we reach this younger generation who are so agitated and distracted?” The questioner went on to state, “They are on their smartphones at work all the time. This could create errors on the job.” Can you sense the frustration in both the question and the statements? However, this isn’t only about Millennials. Workers […]
Disruptors (positive change agents) are good for the organization. Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results is the definition of insanity. This quote was attributed to Albert Einstein. It was appropriate then and it is appropriate now. He also said, “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used […]
For several weeks I wrote about the seven practices leaders should employ when contending with this subject: Leading in a Crisis: What to Do When the Storms Are Raging. Over the past four weeks, I have been teaching on Keeping It Real. Keeping it real is more than just telling the truth. It is about […]
What is your definition of success? One dictionary defines success as “the accomplishment of an aim or purpose”. I agree with this definition. We are a success if we accomplish our purpose in life. Further, we are a success if we are fulfilling our purpose. In the former statement, success is looking in the rear […]
As we deal with multiple challenges on multiple fronts, here is a good tip from Harvard Business Review as adapted from “How to Be a Supportive Manager When Times Are Tough,” by Amy Gallo. As disturbing world events continue to unfold, it’s understandable that your team’s minds are elsewhere. As a manager, what can you […]
It is inevitable, people will leave organizations. No one stays forever. So, conducting exit interviews is a no-brainer. Companies want to know why employees leave. This can help them improve things for others. Done right, perhaps they can reduce employee turnover. Glassdoor suggests asking at least thirteen (13) questions during the exit interview. A small […]
Many very successful people know what they were born to do (personal mission) and why they were called to do it (personal purpose). I wrote about developing your own personal mission statement. Now I shall share a few thoughts about discovering your purpose and living purposefully. It answers the question, “Why am I here?” In […]
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