You are always leading people somewhere. The question is … Do you know where? If you asked someone whether or not he or she was a leader, they would probably say “no.” They don’t have any particular leadership title. They might even add such self-deprecating comments as “I’m just an IT guy … or … I’m just a salesperson … or … I’m just a homemaker.” …
3 ways to have greater influence on others
Like a lot of you, I’ve worked for some big-named companies, and I’ve reported to some powerful leader-type people with fancy titles. However, I’ve learned that there is very little correlation between a person’s title and how much they actually influenced my life. And I’m sure the same is true. Leadership has a lot more to do with influence than …
Truth and Leadership: What would you REALLY like to tell your boss?
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 …
4 Major Gripes Heard Around the Office
“That’s not fair!” I’m sure you’ve heard your kids shout out those words more than once. You’ve probably heard some of your coworkers or customers use those words more than you would like. And if you’re being really honest, you may have to admit that you’ve used that same phrase … more than once. The problem with the phrase is …



