The pressure to deliver results is as old as leadership itself. Greek mythology tells the story of Dionysius, a Sicilian king, and Damocles, his fawning courtier. Damocles had a habit of going on and on about how fortunate the king was, how magnificent he must be to...
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Find the Acceptance in a Holiday Butt Kick
Tis the season for a kick in the butt?!? Well, not exactly. Truly valuable leadership lessons can happen anytime. It’s what you take away from it that makes you feel like either a frosty and resentful boss or a happy and courageous leader. The key to the latter is the...
Open The Door to Your Heart this Season
Do you care about me? This is what most people want to know when they work for you. They may not say it directly, but it is the core question that defines the relationship between you and the people you lead. When people believe the answer is “yes,” they will be more...
Thank YOU!
Hey, GLC followers! A big month for Bill and me as our book, The Leadership Killer: Reclaiming Humility in an Age of Arrogance, was officially released on October 30th. The book launch team did an outstanding job and the process has been fun to watch! I recently...
Hey! Thanks for That Kick in the Ass!
It’s not often that you hear someone express gratitude for a kick in the ass. If you’re a leader just starting out, or someone who has made a career of leading others, you may be in need of a swift one. As you begin to heal from the sting, and your ego returns to its...
How Will YOU Use Your Leadership Power?
Happy October GLC Readers! It’s a big month for Bill and me, as our book The Leadership Killer: Reclaiming Humility in an Age of Arrogance, will be officially released on October 30th! I can’t wait for you to read it, because it highlights hubris (aka BIG EGO) as...
How Arrogance Kills Leadership
When Chip R. Bell offered to write a guest blog for John and me, I said, "heck, yeah!" Chip’s a great friend and fellow high-flying road warrior. He's also the author of more than 20 books. Incidentally, he’s also a Ph.D., and a decorated Vietnam vet. As one of the...
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