on life and leadership
Great leaders are like old school mechanics. No computers or other gadgets to connect to the car to get a diagnostic. No disrespect to the mechanics with the fancy toys… Old school mechanics (and some new school ones too ;-) ) can tell you a lot about a car by the way it sounds. Troubleshooting …
Continue reading “Why You DON’T Get The Feedback You Need | Part 2”
It’s very difficult to get a fresh idea through those addicted to routine. Their thinking grooves have become ruts. They don’t see doing the same thing over and over again for a long period of time as habit. They prefer words like consistency and continuity. They aren’t just comfortable with year-on-year sameness, they’re proud of it. The issue often …
“Never lie and tell the truth [sic].” Those are the words of my grandmother. So, I’m not going to lie… Sometimes I wrestle with what I am not. Sometimes I feel like what I’m doing and everything I’ve done is nothing. Air. When it happens, it is usually after I encounter people I consider to …
Continue reading “Making Peace With What You’re Not | Comparison [Part 1]”
The worst thing any leader could do is miss opportunities for learning. Being among more seasoned leaders in a series of meetings this week taught me a lot. Meetings are only worth what they produce. Justification for spending time and other valuable resources for meetings is when meetings help move you closer to goals and vision. …
Continue reading “An Overlooked Dynamic In Assessing Meeting Effectiveness”
Getting more ‘space’ or reducing the number of things in the present ‘space’ can create capacity. Getting more “space” is dependent on context. It could include getting more hands on deck. This can mean getting consultants or more volunteers. You might need to get new information and skill through training or study.
Capacity building challenges go beyond training. In fact, before you consider training you must start by seeing what you need to lose. Some learning is pointless if you haven’t created the right environment for it.
