That ubiquitous sign in many a bathroom stall represents what is perhaps the single most dangerous management myth of all time. First of all, it’s a lie. You will never see an executive wrapped in… Read more
Connect the Hearts and Burn the Vision Statement
To generate energy, put away the vision statement and personally strive to connect the hearts of the people you’re leading and working with. Without that connection, you may have a peer-peer, or a employer-employee thing… Read more
Give Them Reason
“If you shout loud enough for long enough, a crowd will gather to see what all the noise is about. It’s the nature of crowds. They don’t stay long, unless you give them reason.” -Michael… Read more
The Extreme Leader’s Mantra
It’s always true, but particularly in these challenging times, you have to find a way to fall in love with your life’s work; otherwise, your energy will wane, your voice will falter, and there will… Read more
The Romance of Business
If you want your customers to love you (and you should, because if they’re just “satisfied” you’ve lost the game), then take a lesson from your own romantic adventures. For example, think back to the… Read more