Do you ever have to rely on someone to finish a task who doesn't have the same sense of urgency as you? Whether it’s someone in a different part of the business or outside the walls of our organization, project managers and other leaders regularly depend on other people. Since we often don’t have positional... Continue Reading →
How to Avoid Screwing Up a Perfectly Good Decision
“I can’t believe they think that’s a good decision.” Have you been in that situation—when your senior management makes a decision that, from your perspective, makes no sense? Most people have countless examples come to mind. One situation, in particular, turned out to be a significant teachable moment for me. I was leading a team... Continue Reading →
“We Didn’t Onboard Her. We Waterboarded Her!”
I recently sat with a CEO who just lost an administrative assistant. The assistant had aced an arduous interview process. She was hired with great anticipation. Then quit after only two days on the job. The CEO didn’t blame the newly departed hire. His assessment: “We didn’t onboard her. We waterboarded her!” Though it’s a... Continue Reading →
