Confident Humility

Apr 16, 2017 | Business

An interesting finding among leadership researchers continues to reveal something of an enigma. Whether it be the research by Jim Collins or Kay and Shipman’s work, they find that leaders who ascend to pinnacle positions demonstrate both humility and confidence. For...

Don’t Drop The Baton

Apr 9, 2017 | Business

The times you are the busiest, the most stressed and tired, are the times when you are the worst at communicating. Under these conditions, your communication can be really bad. It’s also at a time when clear communication is most critical because your crushed. Even...

Task Or Deadline Driven?

Apr 2, 2017 | Business

While catching up with a friend last week, we compared notes about how some of our mutual acquaintances were doing. He mentioned that working with one of our friends has become easier lately. He commented that, while his approach is to be more task driven, our friend...

Don’t Bring Me Problems

Mar 24, 2017 | Business

There is a popular expression that managers use that they believe is very useful: “Don’t bring me your problem unless you have a solution.” When I hear it, I wonder what it means. Because if I have a problem and I know a solution, why would I bring it to my manager...

I Don’t Have My Wallet

Mar 19, 2017 | Business

For those of you who are sports fans, you know that last week was the beginning of the NCAA basketball tournament. So I found myself at a local sports bar to see the most important game of the day (go WVU ‘Eers!) Having won the game and finishing my meal, it was time...