Max Depree wrote, “The first responsibility of a leader is to define reality. The last is to say thank you. In between the two, the leader must become a servant and a debtor.” Leaders, we are servants and debtors. We are in debt to the people who follow us. And what do leaders owe those…
Respect
Links for Leaders 10/9/15
Effective communication is vital for effective leadership. If leaders cannot communicate well, they likely cannot lead well. Here are 75 words that are often used incorrectly. How many do you use? Fix it. “Leaders are tempted by power, and its misuse. Pride and ego are great temptations for a leader, and they each manifest themselves…
Links for Leaders 7/17/15
“Questions are a powerful tool for every leader. The greatest leaders I know ask lots of questions.” Ron Edmondson shares seven questions every leader should be asking. “Do you want to be an epically bad boss? Do you want to grind employees into dust, crush their morale, and leave quaking dry husks of humanity in…
Does Your Team Trust, Respect, and Like Each Other (and You)?
The healthiest teams share mutual trust and respect and like each other. They trust each other, have respect for one another’s contribution to the whole, and enjoy each other. Because such a team is so healthy, those that the team is designed to serve benefit. If one or more of the three (trust, respect, like)…