JD3-Minute Leadership
The Danger of Wishful Thinking
Every leader needs optimism. But every leader also needs the courage to distinguish optimism from wishful thinking. I learned that lesson in an unexpected place. In the early 1990s, my...
Leading When Your Leader Isn’t Leading
Sooner or later, almost everyone encounters a leader who just doesn't get it. Sometimes they're technically brilliant but struggle with people. Sometimes they're caring individuals who simply aren't competent enough...
The Courage to Have the Conversation
Every leader enjoys celebrating success. Fewer enjoy confronting failure or setbacks. Yet one of the greatest differences between average leaders and exceptional leaders is their willingness to have difficult conversations....
Just Do It!
Few marketing campaigns have stood the test of time like Nike’s famous slogan: “Just Do It.” Three simple words have inspired athletes around the world to stop overthinking, push through...
Abracadabra
When I was a kid I loved magicians. I didn’t really believe in the magic, but I loved the suspense a good magician creates in the set up. Whatever the...
The Right People in the Right Seats
Great leadership is not about control—it is about placement. At its core, leadership is the responsibility to know your people well enough to position them where they can thrive. Every...
Everyone Wants a Coach—No One Wants a Boss
Think back on the most meaningful accomplishments of your young life. Maybe it was making a varsity team, earning a scholarship, mastering a musical instrument, or achieving success in the...
Feedback is a Gift
Most people think employees want praise. High performers want feedback. Certainly, everyone appreciates recognition for a job well done. Encouragement matters. Positive reinforcement matters. But if you lead talented, ambitious...
