I love history, and I recently came across this fabulous quote from General George Patton: “Never tell people how to do things. Tell them what to do, and they will surprise you with their ingenuity.” Yes, it seems simple, but the important question is whether you practice this wisdom in your leadership. I regularly […]
It Is You
April 11, 2018 Leave a Comment
If you’re a Seinfeld fan, you’ll remember the episode where George’s girlfriend breaks up with him and uses this line: “It’s not you, it’s me.” In response, George protests that he invented that break-up line and further insists that it is definitely him. Finally, she relents and tells the truth: “Alright […]
Letting Go of the Bike
February 2, 2017 Leave a Comment
Recently, I wrote about a leadership shift – moving from giving others a hand up to your level to supporting the growth of your people much the same as when you teach someone to ride a bike. It’s supportive, encouraging and effective. Over the past couple weeks, I’ve shared this […]
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