I had a really nice trip to Washington, DC at the end of February to work with a client. One of our goals was to create more honest, open communication so people can say what needs to be said without tiptoeing, squirming, avoiding, or unleashing untold anger. It was a great success.
When stuck on a tough decision, even if using my process for SOARing through Decisions, stop and make a list of the fears, factors, and forces that are making it tough.
In my last newsletter, I wrote about “Metric Madness” at nonprofits. The very next day, a perfect example made its appearance in the Boston Globe: Study urges curriculum shift to aid Boston students’ success in college. In a nutshell, the Boston Public Schools decided not to require the state-wide MassCore college preparatory curriculum, reportedly because they thought it would hurt graduation rates.
It’s all the rage to measure results and progress. Which is good! But, if you don’t know what to measure, it can be a disaster. I work with a lot of nonprofits that are really struggling to figure this out. Time for a dose of clarity! There are three basic types of metrics.
With the trust of your employees and colleagues, you can accomplish amazing things. Trust generates commitment. It generates energy. It encourages people to think for themselves, speak up with confidence, and assume greater responsibility. It eliminates the stress and waste associated with self-protective behaviors. When others trust you and believe you have their best interests at heart, they can be a better version of themselves. Everyone wins. So how does a leader build trust? Here are eight steps that will help you become a trusted leader able to accomplish amazing things.
I hope you took advantage of the opportunity last month to download a free Kindle version of my book, The Clarity Papers. If you did, don’t forget to check it out! The biggest problem with e-books is they tend to disappear, tucked safely away in an electronic folder, forgotten. Want to know what I do about that?
You don’t get to the top by being lazy. It takes a lot of hard, careful work. You need to be thorough and avoid mistakes. At the same time, you need to keep your eye on the big picture so you know when to push back and change course. You also have to be alert to your environment and know who can be relied upon and who needs help or watching. By the time you’ve earned a long series of promotions, you’ve made ultra competence your habit. That’s great! Congratulations! Now it’s time to stop that. It’s time to be lazier!
When I sat down with three executives at a large international bank in London, I got an earful of frustrations. Determined, hard-working, ambitious people, who would like to accomplish more faster, are susceptible to frustration. It’s only natural. It is also the reason they were talking with me.
January 1st is the day when you probably expect some pithy little gem of clarity that will make your business excel in 2019. Or maybe you are hoping for a quick tip on how this year’s New Year’s Resolutions can become success stories instead of fading wishes. Well, I am going to break with tradition. Instead of talking about your business or telling you how to make your resolutions succeed, I’m going to tell you what I think you should resolve to do! First, my reasons:
I am looking forward to a terrific year in 2019 and I hope you are too. Many of my clients and readers have told me they are anticipating greater results, confidence, and satisfaction in 2019 thanks to newly acquired tools for creating clarity. I am thrilled to hear that and would like even more people to benefit from similar discoveries. To that end, I have arranged for the Kindle version of The Clarity Papers to be free from New Year’s Day until midnight on January 5th. That’s five days – the most Amazon will allow – so please take advantage of this offer right away. The world needs more clarity – at work, at home, and in government offices worldwide. Here are three things you can do to start your new year off right and help others enjoy the power of clarity: If you haven’t read The Clarity Papers, now is your chance to grab a Kindle copy for free. Share this post on social media and encourage your connections to act before this offer expires on January 5th. Remember, clarity helps everyone, and it boomerangs. When others are clear, you benefit as well. Post a short review of The Clarity Papers on Amazon to help people worldwide discover the power of clarity. I’m sure you use reviews for your buying decisions. If you think The Clarity Papers provides value, please leave a comment for others to consider. Your colleagues will thank you. I will thank you. And, if we spread the word, clarity will enrich us all. Wishing you a Happy New Year and much, much more!