The Speed of Enthusiasm Can Be Costly
Many bad business decisions can be traced back to one phrase: The Speed of Enthusiasm. This happens when people get so excited about a new idea that they immediately act [...]
Jul, 16
2012
Jul, 2
2012
Leadership: Who Works For You – Clark Kent Or Superman
Did you know that Superman had a boss? Perry White, Editor of The Daily Planet newspaper, was Clark Kent?s boss. We know that Superman and Clark Kent were the same [...]
Jun, 18
2012
My Nonprofit Experiment…It Began with a Rant
Sometimes you can be so close to a problem that you don't realize that you have a problem. Several months ago, I was left frustrated by a solicitation letter I [...]
Jun, 11
2012
Leadership: The Problem with Perfect
You may think that I've been replaced by a Pod Person. I'm the guy, who while editing a video, will obsess over changes that will barely be perceptible to the [...]
Jun, 4
2012
Put Down the Chainsaw and Make Better Decisions
Stress and deadline pressure can make you feel that you have to make fast decisions. But are they the right decisions? Sometimes it may feel like you're having to cut [...]
May, 28
2012
Life Lessons From A Full DVR
Some of the best life lessons can come from inanimate objects. In my case, it was from a Digital Video Recorder (also known as Tivo) that told me it was [...]
May, 21
2012
Forgotten Million Dollar Ideas
As someone who gives presentations to companies and associations, I'm a big fan of seeing people learn new things. You don't get better in today's business world by staying the [...]
May, 7
2012
What Cleopatra Taught Me About Mistakes
How do you react when a mistake happens in front of your customers? Too often, we reach for the panic button. I received a lesson in dealing with mistakes from [...]
Apr, 30
2012
Where Too Many Ideas Go To Die
Too many leaders demand breakthroughs from their teams but don't want to embrace new ideas. Do you see the problem in this scenario? The ideas are sent to what I [...]
Apr, 16
2012
Leadership: Don’t Let Deadlines Kill You
Recently, I was asked what can be done if you have an employee who can't meet deadlines. To further complicate the situation, you don't have the ability to discipline or [...]