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 …
Being a Team Player – What It Really Takes
Bill Russell changed the nature of professional basketball by the way he played the center position. In fact, his number 6 jersey was retired by the Boston Celtics in 1972 to honor his contributions to the teams that won nine consecutive NBA titles. So you might wonder about his take on team work. After all, he was an expert. When …
7 Keys to Exceptional Relationship Building
For years, we’ve been preaching the gospel of teamwork in organizations. We’ve been telling our people that we’ve got to work together … that we’ve got to build strong working relationships with our coworkers and customers. I don’t have a problem with those statements. I agree with John McGuirk when he says, “The ability to form friendships, to make people …