Movies
Competence
I was once denied a promotion because I was “too good at my job.” In a way, this was intended to be a compliment. I, however, felt as though I was being punished.
We are all consumed with getting “the best.” Professionally, we strive to attain the best job with the best company on the best team. Personally, we want
I was once walking through a warehouse with a Plant Manager when we came upon a trashcan that was tipped over. The mess was minimal and seemed “clean” (i.
Decision making
What causes people to make poor decisions? I use to chalk it up to intelligence, but I know many smart people who have done some pretty dumb things.
When you hear a leader refer to the team as “followers” do you cringe? We are raised to not be a follower, but why does it have such a negative connotation?
There’s a classic scene in Goodfellas when the main character is introducing the members of the gang: And then there was Jimmy Two-Times, who got that
I recently ran into one of the first managers of my professional life. To give you the shorthand, whenever I cite what a leader should not do, I am describing
Yesterday we lost a great comedian, actor, and humanitarian. Robin Williams was a staple on TV and movies for over 30 years. While the news is centering
Impression management
It’s been said that a leader’s image is their most valuable commodity. To effectively maintain our desired degree of influence, we need to be seen as ethical
Communication
You have a brilliant new idea that will revolutionize your organization. After researching its key points and honing it into perfection, you gather your