Today’s Leadership Dare 9/30/2013

I dare you to… Get organized. If your desk or kitchen table looks like Hurricane Sandy just blew through, if you’re consistently late to meetings or forgetting action items, or if you’ve misplaced more notes/keys/random things than you care to admit… It’s going to impact your and your team’s daily results. If you’re feeling scatterbrained, … Continue reading →

Today’s Leadership Dare 9/27/2013

I dare you to… Diversify. If you look around and all you see are people who look like you, sound like you, think like you and react like you… Time to switch it up. It’s said that “great minds think alike,” but I’ll offer that “different minds think great.” Diversify your team and you’ll expand … Continue reading →

Today’s Leadership Dare 9/26/2013

I dare you to… Provide clear expectations. What does success look like to you? How will someone you lead know when they’ve done a good job? Or what you’re looking for? Sometimes leaders confuse the hell out of their team members with vague directions, lack of support or contradictory statements. And because different leaders lead … Continue reading →

Today’s Leadership Dare 9/25/2013

I dare you to… Show loyalty. To PEOPLE. Despite what some politicians say, a company isn’t a person. You don’t show loyalty to a company, you show it to people. As a leader, you make your mark and leave your legacy through your impact on people. Showing loyalty is speaking well of them when they … Continue reading →

Today’s Leadership Dare 9/9/2013

I dare you to… Find the yang to your yin. I credit my own boss with this one. And I’m using it because it’s a great concept. Find a partner who balances you, has strengths where you are not as strong, and looks at things from an opposite perspective. Avoid “yes men” by seeking out … Continue reading →

Today’s Leadership Dare 9/6/2013

I dare you to… Remember what it was like. You’ve made it into a leadership role. Whether by promotion or parenting, you’re there. But do you remember what it was like when someone else was in charge? You were still you… With great ideas and high aspirations, opinions and frustrations. Today, remember that of those … Continue reading →

Today’s Leadership Dare 9/5/2013

I dare you to… Have better meetings. Shorter, less frequent, more impactful, more interesting, more interactive… Meetings. We’ve all been there… Invited to another meeting to discuss our next meeting. By the boss. And most of the time, declining isn’t an option. So we lose precious time sitting around a conference table or on the … Continue reading →

Today’s Leadership Dare 9/4/2013

I dare you to… Change your mind. Standing your ground is courageous and charismatic. Unless you’re completely wrong and just won’t let go of your original plan due to arrogance or impatience. That’s just dumb. And utterly defeating for those around you. Today, really consider other options being presented to you. And if one of … Continue reading →

Today’s Leadership Dare 9/3/2013

I dare you to… Show empathy. Empathy doesn’t mean you completely understand or agree with what someone is expressing to you. Rather, it’s your own decision to acknowledge their feelings or situation and try to be supportive. Each of us has our own issues to face, and showing up at work doesn’t necessarily mean those … Continue reading →