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Edward Reede, one of my many clients at the U.S. Army, told me “Several months after I was due my 25-year pin, the secretary finally asked me if I just wanted to take it from her, since she doubted the director would ever get around to presenting it.” I thought to myself, “How pathetic. It’s no wonder the #1 job …
A leader can be inspiring. Indeed, a leader should be inspiring. After all, as President Franklin Roosevelt pointed out, “It is a terrible thing to look over your shoulder when you are trying to lead — and find no one there.” A leader should also be out front, not hiding away in an office or behind a computer. Of course, …
As kids traveling with our parents on a trip, my brother and I would play a game of “who can spot the highest number of different license plates.” As an adult, I’m more interested in reading bumper strips than license plates. I feel like the bumper strips give me a better glimpse into someone’s life and philosophy. For example, in …
In addition to reinforcing the right behaviors, you’ll also need to ENCOURAGE OWNERSHIP if you want your employees to do superior work. The Romans learned that 2000 years ago. After building an arch, they would have the lead engineer stand beneath it as they removed the scaffolding. If the arch didn’t hold, the engineer was the first to know. Likewise, …
