Exploring the Distinction Brick by Brick: 5 Important Ways Leaders Differ from Managers
Do you know the difference between managers and leaders? Managers focus their attention on overseeing tasks and outcomes, while leaders focus on their team and guide them towards accomplishing broader goals. Management is about control and administration, while leadership is about influence and inspiration. Or as Warren Bennis put it,Continue Reading
Breaking Free from the Hamster Wheel or How To Not Play Trivial Pursuit
“Jimmy Carter.”“Sorry. The answer was Richard Nixon.” “Jimmy Carter.”“Sorry. The answer was Ronald Reagan.” “Jimmy Carter.”“The answer was the Canary Islands.” “Jimmy Carter.”“The answer was the 4-minute mile.” “Jimmy Carter.”“The answer was the New York Yankees.” Playing Trivial Pursuit used to be one of my favorite games during my lateContinue Reading
The Doey Effect: How Words Can Impact Our Mindset
At age 4, my nephew struggled to say my best friend’s name. It wasn’t complex like Zebediah or Cornelius—his challenge ran deeperContinue Reading
Karaoke Pranksters and Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
A friend of mine was hosting a karaoke night at his house. There were 2 big differences between this night and one at a bar. 1. No alcohol.2. No talent required. A buddy of our host was known as a bit of a prankster, and had apparently put my nameContinue Reading
Insights into Expectations and Value: A Memorable Toronto Weekend
Not quite a decade ago, my wife and I were heading to Toronto for the weekend. We were going to a political leadership convention, and most of the hotels in the surrounding area were completely booked. After doing an intensive web search, I found a place in the heart ofContinue Reading
Conquering the TITWWHADI Mindset: Unleashing Your Potential for Progress and Success
There was a period of time when my wife and I used to love camping. The campground where we stayed had a social committee, and for a brief period of time, I was their President. Whether you are the President of the United States or the President of the socialContinue Reading