Critic vs Coach
“Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain and most fools do.” — Benjamin Franklin
Author Dave DeWitt writes about leaders who are critics vs coaches. A critic thinks about exposing problems, a coach thinks about attending to problems. A critic tries to impress people, a coach tries to ... Read More »
Maximizing Potential
“Give me a stock clerk with a goal and I’ll give you a man who will make history. Give me a man with no goals and I’ll give you a stock clerk.” — J.C. Penney
Greek philosopher Plato underscored the importance of goal setting when he said, “The ... Read More »
R&R
“For fast-acting relief, try slowing down.” — Lily Tomlin
Fifteenth Century inventor/genius, Leonardo Da Vinci advised, “Every now and then go away, have a little relaxation, for when you come back to your work your judgment will be surer. Go some distance away because then the ... Read More »
Courage and Risk
“The man who goes furthest is generally the one who is willing to do and dare.” — Dale Carnegie
Herb Kelleher, Southwest Airlines Founder and former CEO and Chairman, built a company consistently named among the top five “Most Admired Corporations in America” in Fortune magazine’s annual poll. ... Read More »
The Conflict Engine
“Conflict lies at the core of innovation.” — Emanuel R. Piore
Harvard leadership guru Ronald Heifetz writes, “Successful leaders manage conflict; they don’t shy away from it or suppress it but see it as an engine of creativity and innovation. Some of the most creative ideas come out ... Read More »