No matter who wins the Presidential election today, about half the country will be happy and relieved while the other half will be unhappy and scared. There seems to be almost no middle ground. The reason is simple. The happy ones expect that the winner of the election will fix all the issues confronting us today. After all, it’s his …
How to effectively hold others accountable.
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 …
6 trademarks of a champion you can adopt right now
Are you a champ or a chump? And what about the people around you? I suspect you know some of each. For example, you’ve probably got some wonderful coworkers on your team. They’re hard working, dedicated, and loyal. They’ve got champ or champion written all over them. But you also know some people who don’t have a lot of drive …
What do the most effective leaders do?
I grew up in the Christmas tree business. Indeed, my father was a leader in the Christmas tree business. He personally planted, raised, pruned, cut, delivered, and sold hundreds of thousands of Christmas trees for 47 years. And in many ways, he was a Santa Claus leader to so many people. He hired kids, juvenile delinquents, alcoholics, and the down-and-outers that no one else …