by Mark | Dec 11, 2015 | Leadership, Today's Challenge
Great questions can take you places you’ve never been before. This is true whether you are asking or being asked. Recently, someone was attempting to understand my point of view on leadership. They asked: What are the things a leader should never do? Don’t...
by Mark | Nov 20, 2015 | Organizational Effectiveness, Today's Challenge
You can determine a person’s priorities by looking at their calendar and checkbook – the same can be said for organizations. As many of you are finalizing your 2016 plans and budgets, you will be confronted with seemingly countless options for the new year – investing...
by Mark | Oct 23, 2015 | Today's Challenge
Not every bet is a winner – that’s why true bets are never a “Sure Thing.” This is a principle leaders understand and embrace. We are called to place countless bets over the course of our career. We make bets on strategy, products, systems, the use of our time, people...
by Mark | Oct 2, 2015 | Leadership, Today's Challenge
Leaders face obstacles daily, and often, we may not even think much about it. Challenges are just part of what we do. But what about a new leader, what issues does he or she face? Today’s Challenge question is from a leader who writes: What mistakes do you see new...
by Mark | Sep 18, 2015 | Today's Challenge
“How long do you work with someone before you make a tough decision?” This was the question two different people asked me this week after a speaking engagement. Both had inherited a person who was unable or unwilling to do their job. Does this situation sound...
by Mark | Aug 14, 2015 | Communication, Today's Challenge
Have you ever been confused by a message you received from a leader? Have you ever received mixed messages from leaders in your organization? If your organization has at least two leaders, I’m confident the answer is “yes!’ Today’s Challenge: How do you avoid sending...
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