I’m in Week Two of a 3-week travel blitz. I’m not in Sales. But this happens once in a while when demand is high and everyone’s schedules are open for learning sessions. I love it once in a while. But I have respect and concern for those of you who do it constantly. I’ve had … Continue reading
When you think of where you are now, how do you think you got there? Personal accountability is freeing and scary at the same time. It’s the understanding that you, and only you, have the power to go where you want to go and be what you want to be. I dare you to identify … Continue reading
I dare you to… Encourage growth. When others look to expand their responsibility or influence, it’s in our best interest as leaders to support them. When we see potential and capability in someone who is afraid to grow, sometimes we might have to push them to do so. As leaders, it’s our job to help … Continue reading
I dare you to… Own your decisions. Real leadership looks like accountability, strength and influence. If you’re someone who frequently finds a fall guy for decisions that don’t pan out, you aren’t doing yourself any favors in the long run. Those who blame other people or circumstances for their situations create a perception of weakness … Continue reading
I dare you to… Take the leap. There is something that you want to do. You BELIEVE you can do it. You will regret it if you don’t try. Someday. So what are you waiting for? Do it. Take the leap of faith in yourself and stop waiting for a sign or a person to … Continue reading
I dare you to… Go somewhere new. Whether physical, emotional, or spiritual. Figurative or literal. Explore new places. Leaders don’t stay on the same path just because it’s comfortable. They don’t deliver only what is asked for. And they don’t keep circling the same trail in others’ footsteps. They look for new spaces, ideas and … Continue reading
I dare you to… Be a sponsor for someone. Different than mentoring, sponsoring an employee is actively and visibly representing them in a positive way to circles they don’t usually have access to. If you believe in someone, help market them to executives and influencers around you to help them gain credibility and opportunities. If … Continue reading
I dare you to… Know when enough is enough. Whatever that thing is. The thing that’s keeping you up at night and making you question your own judgment. That thing that you’ve been bending over backward to accommodate or asking others to do so. That thorn in your side that doesn’t fit, doesn’t work, and … Continue reading
I dare you to… Eat the frog. Mark Twain said that eating a live frog will be the worst thing that happens to you all day. In business terms, it translates to conquering your worst, biggest, most intimidating task first- then the rest of your day will be easy. Rather than procrastinate and stress over … Continue reading
I dare you to… Ban the sandwich. The feedback “sandwich,” that is. You know, the one where, in the guise of being fair and kind, you sandwich the real developmental feedback between two compliments. If someone needs to improve in order to meet expectations (and possibly keep their job, get a promotion, etc), it’s a … Continue reading
Daily Leadership Dare 