Most people have a knack for spotting what’s wrong with a person, a process, or a situation. Finding someone who can quickly spot their positive aspects is less common. Next time you find yourself drawn…
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The Tone Set By Leaders
“Shut up and color.” –Ok. I got the work done but left work demotivated. “Send us your input and we’ll take that into consideration.” –I was bought into this until I realized my feedback went…
The Unique Intervention Or The General Solution
A solution can be either broad or specific. When a solution is so precisely tailored that it appears as though it has always been there, it transforms into an intervention. Why is this distinction important?…
What Are You Projecting?
You walk into a room of people that you don’t know. Let’s call it a presentation to a prospective client with, say, 15 people. What are you projecting? What’s the vibe you are giving off?…
Leaders Are Builders
My first impression of what a leader does was from TV. It was probably a politician making an eloquent speech during a presidential campaign. I’ve realized that over time leaders come in different shapes and…
Establish Clarity
How are people responding? How are people interacting? Are certain individuals avoiding others, or are they the center of attention? Are they punctual or always seemingly late? Do they use a gentle or aggressive tone…