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The film, Apollo 13 gave us the line “Failure is not an option” I briefly consider the role of failure in innovation, problem solving and decision making. In revealing that “Failure Phobia” is counterproductive, I share three new ways to fail responsibility.
Because so many have asked about the origin of my caricature, I created my first web cam video to briefly tell the story in 99 seconds.
There is a management system that I’ve observed in organizations ranging from two partner companies to the Fortune 100. But it lacked a name until now. I hereby call it “Management By Telepathy”. This is not one of those new buzzword breakthrough management systems that I would aspire develop a consulting practice around. Instead it’s a metaphoric mirror for managers who wonder why their seemly talented staff fails to meet expectations.
Here in the state of Illinois, we’ve just done away with the death penalty. So we’re trying to let go of the eye-for-an-eye punitive system and the often insatiable desire to GET EVEN. Might we find a higher ground and more productive and mature mindset in the process? Considering both the tangible and intangible resources expended with vindictive thinking, what is the real cost of wanting to get even?
Have you become a “Social Media Moth”, attracted by the bright lights and not really knowing why? Social Media & “The Moth Effect” examines how to avoid getting zapped by applying old school rules to this evolving new media.
Smart Consolidation While it should be transparent to most readers, all previous SMART Leadership postings from Blogspot and WordPress.com have
While performing “Stairway to Heaven” Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant asks the question: “Does anybody remember laughter?” In considering today’s Cautious New World (a.k.a. the new normal), I offer a new question: “Does anybody remember abundance?” In our world of commerce “we’re buying a stairway to scarcity”.
Strong communication skills: Employers all want them. Job seekers all claim to have them. Still there’s a gap. To chip away at the problem let’s explore one of the biggest sins of conversational communication: The interruption. Why is this potentially so offensive? And, why should you avoid it as if your success depends on it?
Celebrating your ignorance is a concept introduced at last
month’s “How They Did It” event where a panel of highly successful
entrepreneurs discussed a variety of their success secrets. Here’s
one insightful nugget from a panelist who built a 3,200 employee
organization.
After being a part-time bleacher bum in ’68 and ’69, I had the privilege of living next door to the Santo family from ’72 to ’77 where I learned that being a celebrity is not an easy job.
At a recent business meeting, a group member uttered a two word phrase that momentarily transformed the room to a state of stunned silence. Those two passionately stated words were: “You’re wrong”. With that silence, I realized this was another one of those phrases that defeat their purpose and should be stricken from our vernacular.
Events of the past three years have rendered many business plans either partially or completely obsolete. Here are five quick potential wake-up calls to help you determine if one of your most important leadership tools is in need of an overhaul.
Do you ever find yourself prefacing your remarks with some version of the phrase “to be honest…”? While honesty is the best policy, let’s explore how you may be sending the wrong message by using this phrase and how you can correct this potentially unproductive habit.
I recently gained a new, pro-bono coaching client. It’s my Mom. She’s had trouble coping her numerous octogenarian related challenges. So much so that she literally worries herself sick. My suggestion for her can serve any of us who want to avoid allowing our challenges to get the best of us.
In working with teams, committee members and staffs, we find various levels of commitment and engagement to the task at hand. I’ve discovered a simple tool for “Engagement Detection” that has served to enhance my awareness of others’ attitudes toward our achievement. Might it work for you?
20 phrases to avoid when seeking to lead innovation
Fast forward to today and the self-proclaimed King of Akron, LeBron James who departed from his expiring obligation with his employer, the Cleveland Cavaliers. “The Decision” was preceded by a high stakes auction process that culminated with an over-hyped reality TV show.
In helping executives and management teams improve their ability to execute, I’ve discovered a common obstacle. There’s one issue that
A curious change has occurred in air travel in recent years. No, I’m not thinking about enhanced security or the
For most of us, acquiring new customers means that we have to take the business away from an incumbent source.
If we consider the collaborative nature of our client relationships, teamwork is essential. So perhaps we can gain new insight
Valuable Creative Resource For those in the process of positioning yourself, your product or service, I share this intriguing on-line
Traveling American roadways this summer, we’re seeing something new in the continuing evolution of an American icon. Road construction on
As a glass-is-half-full guy conjuring up a topic for June, I resolved to avoid any reference to hardship. It’s been way overdone.
Revisiting: Who Moved My Cheese? Most of us are familiar with Dr. Spencer Johnson’s 1998 parable Who Moved My Cheese?
What Has Uncertainty Done To Your Ability to Achieve?
Economic uncertainty has an undeniable effect on both our bank accounts and our attitudes. As it persists, we’re too often unaware of its effect. Are you guilty of using uncertainty as an excuse to duck your responsibilities as a leader? In This Brave New World is No Place for Chickens, you will discover 5 ways to rise above uncertainty, act like a leader and avoid being a chicken.
Now that the presidential campaigns are underway, we can expect to hear a lot on the topic of experience. How
This is a marketing topic. I was, as first reluctant to put it here in a leadership blog. We can
Back in the days when I managed a manufacturing facility I had recruiting responsibilities. I was a semi-frequent interviewer and
In September, I had the pleasure of hearing two national renowned speakers. Marshall Goldsmith, a prominent executive coach to Fortune
Most of us have personal experience with medical professionals that can help us understand the difference and the value of hard (technical) skills and soft (people/life) skills.
Rudderless ships may survive without sinking, but will struggle to reach their destination.
New Year’s Resolutions have become a superficial toy of prideful underachievers.
Management has long been aware of loss in productivity due to absenteeism. When workers are absent from work, performance of their tasks is either delayed or temporarily transferred to someone else who, in turn, delays or transfers their regularly scheduled tasks to pick up the slack.
The Leader of the Future As a student of leadership effectiveness and influencing skills, a quote from Management Guru Peter
Written in March of 2005 during the NHL Player’s Strike. While the strike has settled, the concepts still apply. With
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