How often have we heard, “Our people are our greatest asset”? The facts tell a different story. Only some people are true assets. The point is to spot them, nurture them…and know when to leave them alone. These people will make the difference between surviving and thriving—between outrunning your competition and tripping at the finishRead more
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The keystone of success involves managing strengths—yours and others’—not attempting to mitigate weakness. No individual or organization has ever achieved excellence through corrective action. Only by recognizing talent and then working to develop it can you hope to succeed in your own life and influence positively the professional growth of others. When leaders master theRead more
Building trust within an organization is a complicated and fragile process that requires unwavering attention on the part of the leaders at all levels of the organization. Employees need to have trust in the people who are running the organization. They have to believe that decision makers have the vision and competence to set theRead more
Years ago, I worked for a boss who would have told you how much he admired, encouraged, and inspired discretionary effort. And he would have been wrong on all counts. However, he would have also told you that he went to great lengths to hire highly motivated people who would ensure his success as aRead more
If you played sports in school, did the coach play everyone equally? Create an egalitarian form of governance in which each person had a say? Or, did the stars, the one who had the innate athletic ability and drive to put it into action receive a disproportionate amount of playing time and the coach’s attention?Read more
