A mentor of mine called it the “Prison of Perfection”. She was referring to this all absorbing effort to get things perfect – and to not be satisfied with anything less than 24 carat gold results. No second place finishes. No 4.5 scores on a scale of 1 to 5.
[Continue reading…]Why Problem Solving is a Problem
March 22, 2012 By
Problem solving is looking in the rear view mirror. It’s fixing something that was not right in the first place. Today things move so quickly, that you may be fixing something that is no longer needed.
[Continue reading…]The More Leadership Involvement, the Better
March 19, 2012 By
Another warning sign is when leaders are absent from a change effort. Yes, they may loudly proclaim, in word and writing, about the change that needs to happen. They may even resource the effort and ask for regular updates. But that is not all of what is needed. Leaders need to show up in visible and tangible ways. Actions speak louder than words.
[Continue reading…]Inside Out
March 15, 2012 By
When leaders are willing to do the inside work that leads to the outside results they want – amazing things happen. The shift in focus creates a domino effect. The leader becomes a powerful role model. The organization is willing to follow. Resistance fades, as people are being led and not coerced.
[Continue reading…]The Time is Now
March 13, 2012 By
It’s gotten to be a cliché. The pace of change is increasing and is unlikely to slow down anytime soon. You’ve heard it a thousand times, in a thousand different ways. At times it feels as if we keep repeating it for the same reasons that accident survivors keep repeating, “I just can’t believe it.” [...]
[Continue reading…]Leaders: Born or Made?
March 11, 2012 By
All leaders are born with certain personality traits, some more social then others. However, that is not to say that a person born with an introverted personality cannot be a leader. It just means someone born with natural leadership qualities has less to learn.
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