It’s a mess all across the country, with irresponsible behavior all across the spectrum, from government officials and police professionals to rioters and anarchists. And there’s plenty of blame to spread around. Well I’m a big believer in “you reap what you sow.” About 30 years ago, our culture stopped holding people accountable for their actions. And the examples are …
How to Get People to Do Things
Happy 4th of July! We have so much to celebrate. Enjoy the holiday and give thanks for all your blessings. Of course, the 4th of July is an American holiday. And I know my Tuesday Tips have a huge international audience. So let me address a question that everyone in the world asks: “How do I get people to do …
Leadership Lessons from Downton Abbey
“Leadership entails a series of behaviors … and two of those behaviors are being able to articulate the organizational vision and taking care of the employees.”Sherm Jaffee, Manager, Boeing As the BBC television series opens it’s fourth season, I hear lots of people tell me they are “addicted to” or “hooked on” the series. Well, I am too, but I …
Effective Delegation = Effective Leadership
“Delegating work works, provided the one delegating works, too.” Robert Half No matter how good you are, you can’t do everything. For example, you can’t count your hair. You can’t wash your eyes with soap. And you can’t breathe when your tongue is out. (Hey, put your tongue back in your mouth. I was joking. You probably can breathe when …