I go through about ten psychological states when I speak publicly. It has been helpful to me to identify these, so I am not surprised when they occur.
Archive for Leadership
Candid Answers to Tough Leadership Questions: An Interview
Last spring, Jim Bradford , Dean of Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University, interviewed me on my leadership philosophy and practice. … How social media fits into my role as a CEO and why I think it is critical to my company’s success.
How to Foster Honesty in Your Team
Most leaders talk to their teams about how they value honesty. However, judging by their behavior, very few of these leaders actually encourage it.
Don’t Wrestle with Pigs
Recently, I was tempted to respond to a blogger who had attacked my company. As I was considering what I to say, I heard a politician on the radio responding to an opponent who had called him a liar.
Who Are Your “Trusted Advisors”?
When it comes to your success, your advisors can make you or break you. In the 1990s, I made a terrible financial mistake. As a result of my success as a writer and a speaker, I made some significant extra income. I was also holding down a full-time job. I could barely keep up with it all.
Rule #1: Don’t Publicly Criticize Your Boss
It’s never a good idea to criticize your boss in public. It’s an even worse idea to talk about him or her to the media. If you do, don’t be surprised if you get fired. You were asking for it.