I love to share these outside articles, guest posts, and interviews on my blog, because I work just as hard on this content as I do on my own blog posts – and I think it’s just as valuable. Well, in truth, when it comes to interviews, it doesn’t really feel like work at all – more…
Embrace Your Natural Leadership Strengths, on Skip Prichard’s Leadership Insights Blog
“If you want to be a successful leader, don’t focus too much time and attention on weaknesses,” begins Skip Prichard’s introduction to our interview. “Whether as an individual or as a team, it’s more productive to leverage strengths.” A great synopsis. And not surprising, considering his very insightful questions. Skip runs a wonderful leadership blog, and I…
Coach Case Book Review
We’re loving today’s thorough review of Why Make Eagles Swim? on the UK-based blog Coach Case Book. You can read the review here.
800 CEO Read Book Giveaway
Don’t miss your chance to pick up a free copy of Why Make Eagles Swim? on the 800 CEO Book Giveaway this month. You can enter for your chance to win here.
Be Great at What You’re Built For, on Personal Excellence Essentials
“Why is there a focus on the negative, on so-called failures and weaknesses?” I ask this in a recent article published in Personal Excellence Essentials. “Would you push an eagle to become a better swimmer, just because it’s not naturally where he is most effective? Would you agonize over teaching a fish how to fly? Of course…
Pay Your People More Than You Think You Should, on ExecuNet
Here’s what I say whenever someone asks my advice on compensation for a new candidate or a raise for a current employee: “Take what feels right, then raise it by 10 percent. Or, if you can figure out what the person thinks is right, raise that number 10 percent.” In other words, pay your people more than…