What's a goal?
It's honest. It is something you truly want for yourself or that you can align with as part of a team. You believe in it…
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…
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 ...…