The number one job complaint hasn’t changed in decades – the lack of recognition. According to employees, “You can do a hundred things right and not hear a darn thing about it. You do one thing wrong, and they’re right on your back.” That makes me wonder. Why do so few leaders do a truly outstanding job of recognizing their …
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 …
Your Thoughts Can Bring Out the Best in Others
At a recent sales conference, achievement awards were being given to the people who had sold the most. I’ll never forget the woman who received the highest award. She had performed superbly, made a great deal of money, but gave all the credit to her sales manager. As she stood before the crowd of 3000 people, clutching her award as …
Leadership and the Power of Hope
In 2008, Barack Obama’s entire Presidential campaign was centered on hope and change. It got him elected and easily re-elected in 2012. You will have to decide whether or not he accomplished the task of re-instilling your hope. In 2016, the same thing is happening. Whether you love or hate Donald Trump, his huge numbers of followers believe he will …
