Let’s just lay the cards on the table right out of the gate: when it comes to human beings, strengths and weaknesses go hand-in-hand. If I’m strong in X, I’m also weak in Y. In fact, I’ll go even further, because I’m a lover of history, and I see this time and again in the…
Recognition at Work: Give to Receive
“Recognition at work is important to me. How do I make sure I’m not missed?” “I see other people going to the boss and claiming credit, without mentioning my contribution.” “I’ve read that I should be assertive in claiming my hard work, but I feel funny and selfish doing that. Then I see others doing…
Effective Communication: 2 New Ways to Tackle an Age-Old Issue
Effective communication steers many a ship, from businesses to professional teams to personal relationships. Left unchecked, in effective communication negatively impacts all of the above. From a business standpoint, this topic couldn’t be more important; it’s a driving force in productivity, work culture, and ultimately, a company’s profits. In fact, looking back on my 52-year…
The Most Impactful Program for Leadership & Growth Capacity
Someone recently asked me to respond to a question on Quora about the most impactful program I’ve seen for building leadership and capacity for growth. Hands down, it’s Attributes. I joke that I’ve added the gray hair and wrinkles to create an air of wisdom. But the truth is, I have a lot of experience…
Captain Attributes: Avengers Have Power Alleys Too
Lucky for me, my grandsons just convinced my wife that she would love the Avengers. Suddenly—after all this time—she finally wants in on the Marvel world. (Why do I ever try to convince her of anything like this? Why don’t I just call my grandsons and sons-in-law in every time?) Our catch-up movie marathon began last week.…
2 Years & Many Dry Eagles Later
It’s official. After hearing so many of your stories, I can confirm that there are countless ways to use the power-alley attributes concept. Would a quick refresher on 5 of them make you a better leader? A better worker? Even a better parent, spouse, or friend? Then I think you’ll like listening to the conversation I’m sharing…
