There are a lot of examples of people who are perhaps smart, but not smart all the time. Here are five reasons smart leaders sometimes do dumb things.
Read moreWhen Leaders Publicly Break: 7 Common Traits
Many high-profile leaders who have resigned or been dismissed from their positions over the past few years appear to have some traits in common, regardless of whether they worked in a church, government, or business. Here are the most evident characteristics they share.
Read more10 Behaviors More Difficult to Manage Than Brain Surgery
A chief of neurosurgery once said, “The hardest part of my job is not the surgery – it’s dealing with people’s behaviors!” He has one of the most complex careers, and yet people can be even more difficult than his work! Here are 10 of those difficult behaviors.
Read more“Your Judgment Stinks!” And the Top 8 Reasons That Contribute to It
How often have you mumbled under your breath “Are you kidding me?” after watching someone make what appears to be a really bad choice? Here are the top eight reasons that most often contribute to poor judgment.
Read moreFrom Great to Gone: 5 Reasons Why Organizations Go from the Peak to the Pit
If you remember VeggieTales, you will recall how it went from a great company to suddenly being gone, all within 10 years. Here are five reasons why organizations go from their peak to the pit and the remedies to prevent it.
Read moreFailure: The Unexpected Pathway to Success
We avoid failure at all costs and are deeply embarrassed when it strikes. And yet, failure actually has some benefits. Here are four reasons why failure is seldom fatal and can instead be a catalyst to our leadership growth.
Read more7 Lies Every Leader Needs to Stop Believing Today
Every one of us has embraced lies at some point in our lives, and some of those lies are holding us back from becoming our best. Here are seven lies every leader would do well to stop believing, starting now!
Read moreHeadache to Hero: How to Move from Being a “Problem” to Becoming an Asset
No leader or organization is perfect. But when a team member is known for chronically complaining, they can get labeled as a "headache." Here are six steps to move from being a headache to becoming a hero that adds value.
Read more7 Things to Do If You Work with a Fool
There is a difference between a foolish action and a foolish pattern of behavior. Here are the warning signs that you are working with a fool and what you can do about it.
Read moreThe Scandal of Pride: Why the Deadliest Sin Is the Most Ignored & How to Protect Yourself
An extreme case of pride in a leader is not usually considered scandalous – only if it involves sex, drugs, embezzlement, or some other secret. But consider this alternative view from C.S. Lewis: “... the utmost evil, is Pride." Here are four ways to recognize pride in our lives and what we can do about it.
Read more7 Leadership Lessons from The Titanic
The Titanic, the largest and most luxurious passenger ship of its time, is a reminder that even the most impressive organizations can fail very quickly. Here are 7 lessons every leader can learn from the tragedy of the Titanic.
Read more5 Defining Choices that Make or Break a Leader
Every decision we make as leaders defines who we are. So, if you want to be a leader who has a positive influence and substantive impact, here are five decisions that can make you or break you.
Read moreTrip and Fall: 6 Common Reactions When a Leader Makes a Mistake
On a recent walk, I tripped and fell. And not just a little stumble! I realized that my reactions immediately after were very similar to the reactions of a leader who has a behavioral, verbal, or emotional trip and fall. Do any of these reactions feel familiar to you?
Read moreHorrible Bosses: 8 Lessons I Learned from Some of the Worst Bosses
I have worked for some exceptional people in my life, and I have also worked for some that were not. But even from the worst of them, I learned what never to do and what to do more of. Here are 8 lessons I learned from some of the worst bosses.
Read more12 Signs the Wheels Are Falling Off Your Organization
Recently, the front left tire fell off my daughter’s car and flew across four lanes of traffic! Slowly, with a little corrosion, the tire just worked its way off! That same thing can happen to organizations. Here are 12 warning signs that the wheels may be falling off your organization, and what you can do to prevent it.
Read more7 Deadly “Sins” Leaders Like to Ignore
As leaders, we all have shortcomings. And when we ignore them, it only compounds the damage. Here are the seven deadly “sins” leaders prefer to ignore the most.
Read more3 Dysfunctional Thoughts That Are Signs It Will Not End Well with Your Employer
All it takes is one dysfunctional thought to create an unhealthy relationship between leaders and the organizations they serve. Here are 3 dysfunctional thoughts we have seen show up in a variety of contexts, leading to poor outcomes every time. Are any of these present in your thinking?
Read moreLeadership Fraud: How to Know When Someone Is a Fake
Many people claim to be someone they are not by faking or inflating who they really are. And this includes plenty of leaders, managers, and even pastors. Here are six signs that someone is a fraud.
Read moreLeadership Mistake: 4 Mistakes Leaders Make [VIDEO]
Our mistakes actually teach people more about leadership than the successes we've had. Watch this video to learn four mistakes leaders make, that I made, and what we can learn from them.
Read moreI Am Usually Right & You Are Always Wrong
How is it that people can see topics like work performance, relationships, justice, and the world so differently? And it is very common to see through the lens of “I am usually right, and you are almost always wrong!” Here are the primary reasons for why we see things the way we do and how to better understand others.
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