It doesn’t matter whether you’re a business owner, manager, parent, spouse, volunteer leader, or football coach. Sooner or later, you want the answer to one question: How do I get people to work with me? A lot of so-called experts answer that question with techniques for pushing, pressuring, or maneuvering people. Those tactics may produce compliance for a while. But …
On the night of the orchestra’s dress rehearsal, one elderly violinist was the only musician who arrived ready and on time. The conductor walked over and said, “I want you to know how much I appreciate your being here.” The violinist replied, “Well, I thought it was the least I could do considering I can’t be here for the concert.” …
“I’m just not a positive person.” “That’s the way I am.” “You should have met my parents. I was raised to expect the worst.” I’ve heard those statements hundreds of times. They may explain where your present attitude came from, but they do not excuse keeping it. Your upbringing may have shaped you, but it does not have to sentence …
Are you a leader? A lot of people would immediately say, “No. I don’t supervise anyone. I don’t have a management title. I don’t have a corner office.” But I think they’re wrong. You don’t need a title to be a leader. You don’t need employees reporting to you. You don’t even need an office. Every time your attitude affects …
