Reality Sucks

That's why most of us make stuff up about the reality of our current situation. We are dishonest and manipulative about it to make ourselves feel better. And we will go to great pains to protect our made up version of the story - cause that is all it is - a story…

Scarcity

If I have a scarcity world view: I horde what I have I focus on keeping what I have I constantly compare what I have to what you have I play me too - if you get that than I get this - if you do that, then I get to do this I have closed dialogues - not open and sharing discussions I assu...…

Situations That Won't Go Away

Robert Fritz has a simple approach to those difficult, emotion charged management situations that we would always rather avoid and we just wish they would solve themselves. Problem is they never do and if left, they fester and get even worse. His approach is so simple that once you ge...…

Bus Destinations and Rider Rules

Good leadership is really clear about where it is going, aligning goals and collating ideas, feedback and suggestions all while enforcing the rules of how everyone works together. It doesn't careen wildly in knee jerk reactions to every complaint, criticism or failure. It has a firm a...…

Leaders and (not at!) the Bar

I want a leader who pushes me and everyone around me to do better - to raise the bar. I don't want them to give me excuses as to why I can't do it, create long stories to rationalize my shortcomings, or make it so cozy that I just don't mind missing my targets. I want them to tell me ...…