I fail in life far more often than I care to admit. Maybe it's my perfectionist tendencies or just the high bar that I set for myself. Regardless, failure has been and continues to be a regular part of my life. I miss deadlines. I disappoint people. I forget important things. I spell words wrong when I'm typing. I would imagine that you've experience failure at least once before. Right? Please make me feel somewhat normal here... Over the years, I've been around others as they've failed. And some do it well...and some not so well. Let me be honest...
5 Reasons People May Not Be Following Your Leadership
There are times throughout a leaders tenure that he/she must look behind them and see if anyone is following. Are the goals that have been set being accomplished? Is the organization moving in a positive direction? Are people working together to achieve the desired outcomes? Losing your influence over the people that you lead often does not happen quickly...but, rather, happens over a period of time. People are forgiving at the beginning, but the longer you lead, the less they are willing to forgive your shortcomings. Those that you lead need to be led...want to be led. We've probably all...
The Fine Line Between Leadership Success And Failure
This year's Superbowl was not a letdown. It was full of excitement, lead changes, and it came down to the last play of the game to determine the winner. It had all of the elements that make for a good game. There was even a fight that broke out at the end of the game. I was glad that I watched the entire game and stuck with it until the end. As a true Indianapolis Colts fan, I found myself routing for the Seattle Seahawks (sorry Patriots fans). I even said to my friend who I was watching the game...