“Professionalism”– what is it?!
Do we know it when we see it? Have you ever heard or uttered these phrases? “Joe is such a professional, isn’t he?” “I want Sally off my team. She’s not professional.” “Nitesh, let’s discuss your lack...
View ArticleLessons from Unknown Leaders
I saw the movie 42 recently and was struck by the leadership lessons it contained. Not just from Jackie Robinson, but also from this other guy named Branch Rickey. Before this movie I had not heard of...
View ArticleStage Door to Leadership
In an empty theater, an actor stands on the stage overlooking a row of men and women seated in the audience. These are the decision makers who will decide if he is cast in the play. The director....
View Articleish happens
ish. This is the word we use when something is stuck between being and not being. Between is and is not. For example, we might say, “that shirt is red-ish.” Or, “I’m feeling sick-ish.” And sometimes,...
View ArticleExit Survey Blind-Side
Have you ever been surprised by what your employees said about you on the exit survey? Didn’t see it coming? If you work in leadership it is likely you are familiar with the assertion that employees...
View ArticleLeadership: A Moving Target
Leadership is a moving target. Try nailing it down and you may be looking for the nail remover in no time. I heard someone say once that “leadership is one of the most observed and least understood...
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