The 2 Biggest Management Challenges

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of sitting on both sides of the management desk.  I’ve managed a lot of people and in the process, mismanaged some of them.  I’d like to think I’ve learned from some of my mistakes. On the flipside, I’ve been managed and...

Tell Me Again About Your Great Leadership

We’ve all probably experienced great leadership.  Leaders that we enjoyed reporting to, were mentored by and maybe even developed a friendship with over the course of our careers. You may have also had your share of bad managers.  I don’t need to go into detail here. ...

The Bad Decisions We Encourage

It starts at an early age.  Teachers and parents tell us that to be successful and smart we have to get good grades.  Their intentions are good.  They assume that if you get a good grade in a class, that you studied hard and learned the material. But some students...

The Difference between Consulting and Managing

Consultants are generally contracted by their clients to resolve an issue.  It’s often project based.  For instance, a healthcare consulting firm may be contracted to implement a new electronic medical records (EMR) system at a medical center.  They will be charged...

What I’ve Learned From Leadership Analysis

My kids sometimes come home from school frustrated by someone who didn’t treat them well or maybe just acted like a selfish jerk. I’ve tried to teach them that people like that exist to teach us how not to act. Leadership analysis at work In an attempt to practice...