OK this might be closer to a rant than anything else, but I am sick and tired of people who talk their way through an entire conversation without EVER asking a single question of others around the table.
Let me make it simple. STOP TALKING and ask a question instead!
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If you want to develop and work with innovative, creative, and courageously bold leaders, you must develop a culture of risk where people are free to fail.
Continue Reading "Is it Safe to Fail on Your Team?"
I am constantly amazed by the number of leaders who feel they work out on a limb, doing what needs to be done, without the confidence that someone has their back.
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Building and leading any robust enterprise is an endlessly creative and fulfilling challenge. However, managing people can be, well, a pain in the butt. So, how do you get the most from your people?
I am not going to pretend that this one post will change your universe, but, it’s ramifications are huge. Let’s start with a little confession.
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