This post first appeared as an article in a newsletter I used to publish. I included it here to make it easier for people to find and as a reference source for other posts on this blog. Leadership … [Read more...]
Righteous Without Being Self-righteous
The inspiration for this post comes from a book about Abraham Lincoln. Many years and probably more than 100 books later, I have long since forgotten which book gave me this thought. So, with … [Read more...]
Noticing Others To Be True To Ourselves
According to research cited by Daniel Goleman in a video recorded at a TED conference last year, humans have a natural bent towards compassion. Reflecting on this video, Tammy Lenski over at … [Read more...]
Beware of Labels
No one would talk so much in society, if he only knew how often he misunderstands others. - Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, 1749-1832, German playwright/poet When dictators come to power, they often use … [Read more...]
Follow the ABC’s of Correction – Affirm Before Correcting
This post first appeared as an article in a newsletter I used to publish. I included it here to make it easier for people to find and as a reference source for other posts on this blog. “There is … [Read more...]
Praise matters – Give four atta-boys for every one gotcha
This post is a reprint of an article first released in a newsletter I used to publish. Some of my clients are already in leadership roles. They want to become better leaders or to improve their … [Read more...]