“Sometimes when people are under stress, they hate to think; and it’s the time they most need to think.”William J. Clinton, U.S. President Are you more like granite or leather? If you’re more like granite and are hit by a hammer, you’d probably shatter. Even though you’re hard and rigid, you’d also be brittle and weak. But if you’re …
The Art of Being a Tactful Leader
When you give constructive criticism to another person, it’s not good enough to have “truth” on your side. You’ve got to know how to communicate it as well. Make sure you know the art of being tactful. As Baltasar Gracian wrote, “Cultivate tact, for it is the work of culture…the lubricant of human relationships, softening contacts and minimizing friction.” He’s …
Leadership is the art of getting average people to do superior work
The economist Thomas Sowell says, “We always hear about the haves and the have-nots. Why don’t we hear about the doers and the do-nots?” He’s got a point. Chances are … you have some nonperforming employees on your team. What are you doing with them? As a leader, your challenge is to get all your employees to do superior work. …
Change Leadership Is Like Dancing With A Gorilla
Managing change in today’s world is like trying to dance with a gorilla. You don’t stop when you get tired. You stop when the gorilla gets tired. Sounds exhausting. And it can be … if you don’t know how to lead change. One tool that will make it easier for you and your co-workers is to shift the spotlight to …