30 Lessons on Leadership
Leadership Lesson 11 – It’s Their Job, Not Yours
Why is it that some leaders manage to get a lot more out of their teams AND seem to spend a lot less time in the process? It’s very simple; they understand their role and their team’s role.
Read MoreLeadership Lesson 10 – Take One For Your Team
Rule #10: Take responsibility for your team’s shortcomings and failures.
Read MoreLeadership Lesson 9 – Make the Damn Decision
A leader is expected to lead. That means they make the decisions and move! A well- executed plan will always defeat the perfect plan that is still on the drawing board.
Read MoreLeadership Lesson 8 – Get THEM Promoted
Now the cynic will read this and think: “Great, this guy’s advocating the Peter Principle.” Hardly, I’m advocating the Curt principle . . .
Read MoreLeadership Lesson 7 – Dealing With the Problem Children
Many of the leadership lessons are eerily similar to the lessons you learn as a parent. Such is the case when faced with a problem child.
Read MoreLeadership Lesson 6 – Expectations are Expected
Your team knows that you are the boss. And as the boss they are looking for you to establish the rules. So, do so by letting them know what your expectations of them are. Expectations are a wonderful thing.
Read MoreLeadership Lesson 5 – Quit Hoarding Information!
We’ve all heard it before: knowledge is power. Unfortunately, too many leaders let their fear of losing control dominate their behaviors and, accordingly, hoard the vast majority of all of the information they obtain.
Read MoreLeadership Lesson 4 – Get Over Being Their Friend
Leadership is not a popularity contest. It’s about making the tough choices.
Read MoreLeadership Lesson 3 – It’s Not About You
WIIFM. What’s In It For Me? This one simple question is at the heart of becoming a successful leader.
Read MoreLeadership – Lesson 2 – Mr. Green Ball
So back in 2003 I spent over a year carrying around a green racket ball with me everywhere I went. Amazing isn’t it? You’re reading a book on how to become a better leader and the author is recommending carrying around a bouncy ball?
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