I wrote a post back in 2015 that talked about leaders not saying “busy.” The word itself is so commonplace in our every day lives that we say it without thinking about it or considering its meaning. But the word … Read More
Tabby and Alan give examples of the dangers of “but” and “should,” and also provide positive alternatives. Related post: The dangers of “should”
I used to espouse this as a general rule: Successful leaders avoid saying “I,” “me,” and “myself” when offering thoughts and assigning tasks. Using team-oriented “we” language keeps the focus on others instead of the leader. However… I’ve revised my … Read More
An earlier post discussed the perils of the use of the word “don’t”. “Don’t” is negative, and can also be dismissive. It is direct (that’s good) and easy (that’s why it’s frequently used). There’s a nice alternative, though, that can … Read More
These are the posts that have gotten the most comments over the last year. Please
Communication solves problems; lack of communication causes problems. Communication is arguably the most critical skill we need to survive in the world, and leaders must master it. Here are five posts to help.
It’s summer! Summer is a very busy time for me, personally and professionally. I originally planned to take the blog on hiatus, but there are too many people who are counting on it every Wednesday, which is great! So, to … Read More
* Training our teachers to be leaders and motivators so they see that students are not so apathetic; we simply may not be motivating them properly — and that students are ready to serve and be motivated; we need to find the way to help them do so.
The Second Wave: Relationship Trust Building the Wave of Relationship Trust requires deliberate trust-building behaviors. There are five competence-based behaviors: delivering results, getting better, confronting reality, clarifying expectations, and staying accountable. We’ll also explore the “counterfeit” versions of these behaviors. … Read More
The Second Wave: Relationship Trust Building the Wave of Relationship Trust requires deliberate trust-building behaviors. There are five competence-based behaviors: delivering results, getting better, confronting reality, clarifying expectations, and staying accountable. We’ll also explore the “counterfeit” versions of these behaviors. … Read More