The following post is from the blog archives from a year ago (originally published on March 30, 2015 http://www.5oclockreflections.com/power-with-not-power-over/). Effective, inspired, leadership is about joining forces with the troops to … [Read more...]
The Path of Least Resistance
February 24, 2016 by
It's easy to ride a bike downhill, go down a flight of stairs, or to do the least amount of work to check boxes in order to complete an assignment. The good ones go the extra mile. Take initiative. Inspire others to get better by how hard they … [Read more...]
Pass the Buck
February 22, 2016 by
It has to be someone else's fault. I don't ever make a mistake! Let me point out who is to blame. Since you called to complain, let me put you on hold, or transfer you to voicemail hell - I can almost guarantee you, that no one will ever get back … [Read more...]
Water and The Duck
January 28, 2016 by
I know a few senior executives and administrators that never make any decisions. They are, at best, competent at assigning work to others and never take responsibility for anything gone awry. It is tough to be wrong when you don't do anything. The … [Read more...]
