Why would anyone want to be led by you? That’s the question that needs to frame your journey to becoming the boss no one wants to leave. If you have a hard time answering that one, try this one, “Would you want you for a boss?” When someone answers with a stare similar to aRead more
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“Among those whom I like or admire, I can find no common denominator, but among those whom I love, I can: All of them make me laugh.” – W. H. Auden A sense of control over our destinies defines one of the most basic of human needs. When we feel in control of a situation,Read more
If clear areas of responsibility and accountability don’t exist, you have the first ingredient in the recipe for a culture of indecision. Making sure the senior team and all their direct reports have well-defined roles and responsibilities that leaders link to rewards and evaluations certainly defines the first step, but it’s just the beginning. TriumphingRead more
Executives tend to be unaware of the feelings—both positive and negative—that their direct reports have about them. Knowledge of the positive emotions feels good, but ignorance of the negative emotions can create a blinder that engenders other problems. Unwittingly, executives condition their people to tell them what they want to hear, even when what theyRead more
When senior leaders consistently make good decisions, little else matters; when they make bad decisions, nothing else matters. Each time you engage in decision-making, you stand at a pivot—a turning point that will take you in directions that will contribute to your success or demise. After all, a decisive leader who can’t hit the targetRead more
