The No Candy Challenge
We’ve all been there, hours wasted with a consultant or trainer who brings a cookie-cutter approach to the company or team. Perhaps they bring in colorful handouts, toys, and even miniature candy bars to keep…
No Mission, No Margin
Most hospitals today are still “not-for-profit,” that is they are charitable organizations exempt from federal income taxes under IRS Sec 501(c)(3). As we like to remind everyone from time to time, the term “not-for-profit,” or…
Three Modern Leadership Lessons from Greek Mythology
The Trojan War provides great leadership lessons for the Greeks that are still relevant today. This one comes from before the Greek Army conquered the City of Troy. Achilles had just given up his life…
Does Leadership Make You Feel Like a Jerk?
“Leaders don’t ask if they have to do the assignments,” I barked the other evening at a participant in our Tribal Leadership Approval Program. Immediately, I wished I’d held my tongue or spoken a little…
Why There Are No Silver Bullets
My CBS Money Watch blog this week focused on fixing your company. I mentioned in that piece that many people will object to my language, saying: “isn’t it better to instead focus on “what is working”…