"Measure twice, cut once." That's how I was raised. In fact, by nature I'm more of a "measure it five times just to make sure" kind of guy. There's a saying something to the effect of, "Anyone who has taken a shower has had a great idea. The question is: what do they do once... Continue Reading →
How to Report the Status of a Problem Project
"The project status is.... white." I sat with a former coaching client this morning to catch up with what's going on his world. He told me about a major project at his company that is about a year behind schedule. Yet when the top-level leader in his part of the organization reported up to the... Continue Reading →
Leadership Lesson from a Turbulent Flight
My flight from Chicago to Las Vegas this afternoon provided a helpful illustration... I was sitting in the last row on the right aisle on a full flight. Across from me was a young woman who I couldn't help but notice. Any time there was an odd sound or movement of the plane due to light turbulence,... Continue Reading →
