10 Practices for the Leader as Coach

Leaders who love telling people what to do can’t coach.

The use of authority creates conformity. The leader as coach ignites vitality.

Here are 10 essential qualities of the leader as coach.

What Will Your Future Self Thank You For

Gratitude from your future self provides clarity to your present self.

The pressures of today narrow your perspective. A letter from your future self makes life bigger. And there’s some research to support it.

What will your future self be glad you did today?

2 Ways to Be Water for the Thirsty

Tired people stagger through the desert looking for a drop of relief.

Use your experience to provide water.

Use your experience to give water to the thirsty.

3 Rules for Being Yourself at Work

You stumble into success when you practice being yourself.

It happened to me when I stopped trying to impress people.

7 Ways to Maximize Social Butterflies

People are frustrating.  Accept people for who they are so you can maximize their gifts and minimize their weaknesses. 5 people who drive leaders nuts: Leading social butterflies: Social butterflies relish relationship but… Continue reading →

How to Not Do Anything Stupid with Your New Team

A young manager with a new team is like an ant pushing an elephant. It’s smart to be concerned. My friend Stan Endicott tells managers who ask for advice, “Don’t do anything stupid.”… Continue reading →