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Turning Problems Into Opportunities
What makes a problem a problem? A problem always contains two parts: One-half of a problem is an expectation or desire for a different reality or…
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Words That Are Designed to Silence
Strong leaders make unpopular decisions, give tough feedback, and engage in highly direct speech when necessary. They don’t duck what they believe is…
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Pick a Character Trait to Work On
Character is destiny, or so goes the quote attributed to the Greek philosopher Heraclitus. This is shorthand to suggest that a person’s character shapes…
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Are Great Leaders Charming?
To be considered charming, a person must attract and captivate others with their words, actions, and demeanor. Charming people create a positive…
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Self-Importance Can Lead to Unintentional Insults
Power and status do strange things to leaders. These elements sometimes fill them with self-importance and a feeling of superiority over others. When a…
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Make Individual Performance Transparent to the Team
The objective truth about a team member’s performance should be revealed by the metrics most linked to success. Good leaders and teams are diligent in…
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When It Comes to a Critical Choice, Ask an Equally Critical Question
Here’s an all-too-common episode that unfortunately plays out every day somewhere. A patient suspecting a heart attack is rushed to a hospital for…
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Developing an Ethic of Accountability
Great leaders are different in subtle ways. They present themselves differently, ask questions others don’t ask, and balance short and long-term goals…
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How Many Roberts Do You Know?
As personal networks expand during a career, so do learning opportunities, job offers, invitations to attend life-shaping events, and occasions to be a…
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Waiting for Inspiration
Some gnarly tasks and problems require inspiration to be addressed or solved. They are primed for a brand-new solution…if only one came to mind. Without…
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Lubricating the Mind and Body Before Performance
The essential power of warming up is well-known and religiously applied by high performers in nearly every endeavor. Even intellectual tasks benefit…
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Taking Charge Is Not About Getting Your Way
In the face of ambiguity or uncertainty, leaders act. Leaders step up to the plate and take charge when they need to. If no one else is directing…
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