Walking down the street in Key West with my wife, I was caught by an unusual sign in a shop window. It said, “Tell your boss exactly how you feel … and … the truth shall set you free.” Yes, I suppose so, in more ways than one. In many organizations, if you’re an employee, it’s dangerous to tell your …
Trust: The 4 Keys
An elderly company owner called all the young executives in his company together and said, “It is time for me to step down and choose the next CEO. I have decided to choose one of you.” The owner continued. “I am going to give each one of you a special seed. I want you to plant the seed, water it, …
Integrity and Leadership
I don’t get angry very often, but I’m angry. I’m angry at the huge amount of fraud, deceit, and downright lying that has become commonplace among some so-called leaders, public servants, and politicians. I’m angry at all the supposed leaders who intentionally misled their employees, saying their company was solid and their stock was valuable, while at the same time …
You’ve Got 3 Choices When Your Job Gets You Down
As a professional speaker, I speak to thousands of people every year. But I also listen to thousands of people every year. People approach me before, during, and after my programs to talk about their jobs. Most of the time people talk about the negative aspects of their jobs. They may have a boss that is difficult, a schedule that …