Louder than words

Some naysayers will always let you know when you have failed or are less than stellar. They speak with authority and knowledge. At least, that is what they want you to believe. We should listen since there may be wisdom in their message, but we should always know...

Calm builds

Some leaders believe that they need to command, control, and tell people what to do. Some coaches believe that their role is to tell others what to do, rather than to advise and lead by example, Because you can tell others what they should do and how to do it does not...

A word defines a leader

One word will simply portray the true nature of any leader and reflect not only their leadership style, what they value, and how they lead. The two words to compare are “I” or “We.” Simply listening to a leader’s frequency and use of the two words will describe an...

The right support

We think we want help or need it. Yet, what is it we are seeking? Validation, confirmation, or agreement? How does this help us? Are we not better off with honest upfront feedback that asks, ‘look at what you are doing. Can you not see the pitfalls?’ While they may...

Seek manure

If we want to grow, we need manure. It’s not the actual manure we should be seeking here. Instead, it is supportive; it is having a few people around you who will give you the honest, brutal feedback; the feedback that also comes with genuine care and kindness, and is...