Leadership
If I had a time machine and could go back to talk to Cory in 2007-2008 and give him one and only one piece of advice, I would NOT talk about how to double revenue or how he should get to automatic subscription revenue as fast as possible, or nuances of team dynamics or how…
Been reading How to Change: The Science of Getting from Where You Are to Where You Want to Be by Katy Milkman and it’s really superb. One nugget of gold stood out to me this weekend. Basically she writes that giving advice to others, particularly unsolicited advice, can be defeating and deflating. Too often, we…
One of the EASIEST yet impactful takeaways from 12: Elements of Great Managing I got over the years but one I see bosses and companies being goofy about is the Second Element: Give your people the materials and equipment they need to do their job well. There are some things that are no-brainers, especially for…
NOTE: The context of this post was written with controversy as a way to stand out in or get ahead in an industry and work setting. My remarks here do NOT pertain to or include issues of diversity, equality or other cultural, political or human rights issues. Please take a stand on those. I stand…
Your people can go only as far as you can go, dream, think, act or believe. A business mentor told me: You are the lid. It’s true and profound. Your people will not/cannot rise past your best or top or limits. But there’s more …. You also set the pace. You set the tone. You…
I’m not a fighter. I was in one fight in my life and I lost … soundly. It was in middle school. And I got a black eye and all. Lesson learned. I am a Typer, not a Fighter. These hands are delicate! So I vowed never to fight again or if I have to,…
My friend Andrea Middleton has an incredibly complex job leading a diverse organization of volunteer event organizers located around the globe in her role as Dot Organizer for the WordPress community. A job she does with grace, thoughtfulness and caring since 2011. The events are called WordCamps and there is typically 1-2 going on every…
For the past month or so, I’ve been publishing short videos to my new YouTube Channel. (When I get to 100 subscribers, I can get a unique link for the Channel, so I’d love for you to subscribe!) Here are some of my favorites, or the ones others have enjoyed … I’d love your feedback…
I have a couple of things rolling out next week that I don’t want you to miss …. First, I’ve got two new 4-week small groups on leadership starting next week …. we’ll be meeting weekly on Tuesdays or Thursdays and hope you’ll join me and your peers. The first group and I finished a…
Here’s what I want to offer and do next for you …. I love talking and learning about our natural strengths — both for myself and my teams. And particularly so I can better leverage them in my life and leadership and help my team do the same. The first meeting of my leadership small…