Have you ever been in a meeting where, at the end, the leader asks “Any questions?” It is an innocuous question. In fact, it sounds as though the leader is open-minded and encouraging questions and discussion. Often, though, the question is offered in the unsaid but implicit tone that the leader has made everything so [...]
Show Your True Colors: Fear Commitment
September 29, 2010 By 2 Comments
“A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.” –Ralph Waldo Emerson Question: What do chameleons do? They do many things but the one thing they don’t do is change color to match their background. Chameleons do, however, change color in response to changes in light and temperature. They also change appearance when frightened or [...]
The Seven Dangerous Habits of Highly Effective People
June 9, 2010 By 7 Comments
Effective people come in many different shapes, sizes and forms but among the most dangerous are those who are convinced their past success is a positive indicator of future success. If you are an effective person and wish to remain successful in the future here are seven habits you may want to unlearn: 1. You [...]
A Different Type of Leadership
April 22, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The following 3-minute video and voiceover was produced by Derek Sivers. It brilliantly redefines the concept of a leader. To be sure, the first person or the “lone wolf” plays an important role, but it also takes courage and guts to be the second person. Moreover, such individuals play a critical and, often, under-appreciated role [...]
