Leadership, and personal development, have to be caused. They do not just happen on their own. Intentions to do something about the growth of your leadership and enterprise are only the first step. They mean nothing until you actually act on them. Acting on your intentions, on its own is also not enough. Your actions …
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‘Bright And Early’ Is A Contradiction | Innovation
‘Bright and early’ is a contradiction. Anyone that has woken up early, really early, will tell you it is not bright. If you wake up early enough, you will either see little or no sunlight at all. As much as this applies to the sun at the start of the day, it applies to innovation …
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Don’t Be THAT Speaker: The Microphones
I am very choosy about what conferences or workshops I understand. I make decisions on whether to attend primarily on two premises: 1.There is a lot I can learn there and, 2.Whatever I learn is going to significantly enrich me in a pertinent way. That’s right, I have a Conference Attending Manifesto… However, now and then …
Giving Up
I have been a little pensive, dreaming about the future while evaluating the near past. It is bitter-sweet. The thought of possibilities evoke passion and excitement. Past failures, on the other hand, remind me of what can go wrong. Past and anticipated failure is why we sometimes do not attempt anything. Past failures are often …
What To Consider When You Appoint Caretaker / Interim Leadership
I wrote a post, “Why You Should Never Appoint Caretaker / Interim Leaders” that explored some reasons why caretaker or interim leaders may not be a great for the long-term of your enterprise. However, Michael made a valid point in commenting, that sometimes leadership finds itself with its back against the wall. Thus in instances …
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