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Truth Decay
Prevent Truth Decay Before It Infects Your Organization Two meteorologists I know commented to me recently on a problem they shared. One said that after he provides a weather forecast on Seattle TV and radio, someone will ask him, “What is the weather REALLY...
Can Today’s Employees be Motivated?
One-size-fits-all does not work in clothes! Similarly, one-managing-style-fits-all does not benefit today’s multicultural workforce. You lead and manage people by helping them find meaning in their work and in your mission. If you do this well, you will have employees who stay and contribute more!
The Tears and Fears of this Pandemic are Unavoidable: Leaders Plan for It.
Can I borrow your imagination for a second? Pretend that you are driving through an intersection and you have the right of way. Out of nowhere, a driver runs through the red light and their car hits yours, on the passenger side. Assume that you are...
Losing Your Mom Sucks… So Does Losing a Good leader!
Loss of a Good Leader Leaves a Hole that Hurts in Many Ways Mom’s Death My Mother recently left this world. As part of my grieving process I have spent a lot of time reflecting, recalling about her life, and journaling my feelings. This is one thing I know for sure…...
Leadership Lessons from Summer Camp
Summer is a time for having fun. Summer is also a time of hard work. Does that sound incongruous? During summer, more often than not, Americans take bigger vacations. Friends and relatives come to visit us. We go to amusement parks, lakes, zoos, and museums. We hang...
Success Starts with a Dream!
Six Requirements to be a High-Quality Leader, like NASABy Ron Rael“What if we could travel to the moon?”This question has been around ever since mankind learned that the moon was an object that circled the earth. Dreamers such as Jules Verne (1865) and Georges Méliès...
Walt Disney was not a good leader… until he became one.
Disneyland. What do you think of when you hear that word? The happiest place on earth? Great entertainment? Marvel Universe?? Mickey Mouse? On this 64th anniversary of Disneyland, Walt Disney is still known as an innovator, pioneer, and major influence on the...
Lessons from the Presidential Debates
Save the Unicorns“We must not eat the Unicorns!”This was the advice delivered by the President of the Northwest Chapter of the National Speakers Association at her leadership retreat. Elisa Hays wanted the members of her board of directors to have a singular focus on...
Code Red
Imagine that you told your employer about a harmful situation. You believe that the policy on this issue needs to be changed. You believe that you took the high road in calling the problem to management's attention. I am proud of you for doing that! What would...
Attitudes that Lead to Huge Failures
“I want it all!” or “I want more!” “I am in control!” “I am better than you!” “I have no flaws!” “Not in my backyard.” “I have complete power over you!” “Do what I say and ignore what I do!” “You cannot get away with that!” “Your piece is bigger than mine!” “I don’t...