The Blemishing Effect: Why Selling Perfection Can be Self-Defeating
To convince others, we may just want to talk about the positives – the reasons why they should. But the “blemishing effect” says we may also want to talk about why they shouldn’t. Here’s why.
Lines for Leaders: 100 Horses
One night during the Civil War, Lincoln received some bad news; how he reacted to it speaks volumes about his approach to leadership, and sets an example we’d all be wise to follow.
Do You Have Leadership Double-Vision? Should You?
It takes a kind of leadership double-vision to help your team reach its goals; here’s how seeing this way can help you get things done that matter.
Lines for Leaders: “Get That Guy”
Dr. Richard Feynman shares a key insight about how some of the smartest people got that way; if we follow his idea of “get that guy” we can do the same, and become better leaders in the process.
Reflecting Back on the Year Ahead – 11 Ways to Make Your Reflection Session Pay Off
The arrival of a new year signals a time of reflecting on the old, but there’s no owner’s manual on how; here are 11 ways to make the most of it.
Lines for Leaders: Control Freak
Coach Tom Landry was famous for his stoic expression on the sidelines no matter what was happening on the field; here’s what he said about leadership under pressure.
Lines for Leaders: What do You Think?
To lead effectively we need to be able to think clearly; here’s what one highly accomplished author said about how she learned to think with clarity.
Running in the Rain: What to Think About When You Think About Quitting
Running in the rain: It’s something I don’t want to do, yet very much need to. Here’s how I got myself out the door, and how to get yourself to do things you don’t want to do, too.
Lines for Leaders: The Office
Something funny that Micheal Scott said in the mocumentary The Office can help us become better leaders in real life.
Lines for Leaders: Rocket Surgeon
He struggled to lead his team to land a rover on Mars; here’s what this ‘rocket surgeon’ learned about getting his people to work together.
Lines for Leaders: Texas Track Coach
In this “Lines for Leaders,” John Wooden cites a Texas track coach who gave unusually succinct advice to his runners; we can learn a lot from his approach.
Thank You for Your Service – One Veteran’s Perspective
I’m always grateful to hear the words, “Thank you for your service” but they also leave me a little uncomfortable, here’s why they might be misdirected.
