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When "not good enough" becomes the norm
Every business has imbedded patterns of behavior that interfere with performance, quality and growth. And yes, these patterns of behavior often cause... Read More
Overcoming leadership stress
Along with leading a company through these challenging economic times comes stress. Stress from driving sales. Stress from managing expenses. Stress... Read More
No-compromise decisions are the toughest for a reason
Leaders make decisions all day long. It's simply a requirement of the job. Much of that decision-making occurs naturally and continuously without... Read More
When great performance masks compromise
During a seminar on staff retention, the discussion focused on how to address performance and/or behavior issues with top employees. I could quickly... Read More
The wonderful, whacky world of "pitching" the media
As I write this Monday Morning Wake-Up, I'm in New York City attending the National Publicity Summit. This is a venue for authors to receive... Read More
Are double standards… your standard?
Double standards communicate that there are "entitlement" rules and acceptable behaviors for some while others must adhere to more rigid... Read More
What are You Building?
Stop what you're doing for a few minutes.Stop thinking about what your day is going to look like, what you need to accomplish, and what... Read More
These days... it's great to be a leader
What a great time it is to be a leader. We're in a recession. Money and cash flow is on everyone's mind. Employees are nervous. The stock... Read More
What's on your "compromise" list?
Every leader has one. It's that list of leadership projects, tasks and responsibilities that you prefer to avoid, ignore or bestow with your... Read More
Your "passion" for business and leadership will see you through
There is a dividing line that separates leaders from no-compromise leaders. On one side, "leader" is something that describes a title or... Read More
Dictatorial & Inflexible vs Determined & Resolute
I just completed teaching a "No-Compromise Leadership Boot Camp" course. While discussing leadership blockages (those situations and... Read More