Consensus Is Not Commitment
Getting consensus is good -- but commitment is essential. I have seen leaders who spend all their time getting their team to reach consensus, but fail over and over again…
The #1 Problem in Leadership Development
It's the fallacy that if someone understands the theory, or the practice, or simply what to do, that he or she will do it. We see it all the time:…
The Best Answer to "What's Your Strategy?"
I like to ask CEOs what their business strategy is. Sometimes I get a crisp, clear response, but often the answer either is a bunch of words without clarity, or…
The Essence of Building Accountability
Instilling accountability is very important. It is the fast track to commitment, performance, and people development. Unfortunately, way too many leaders, managers, and supervisors see accountability as making people responsible…