I love giving advice. Maybe too much. So I quit for a week and only asked questions. My team got smarter without me.
Tag Archives: management
The Dumbest Thing I Ever Said to an Employee
I told a good employee to “just figure it out.” He did. He figured out he didn’t want to work for me anymore.
Managing vs Leading: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters
Most people use these words like they mean the same thing. Managers organize people. Leaders get things done through others.
Why Being Wrong Makes You a Better Leader
Early in my career I knew everything. At least I thought I did. And the older I got, the more experience I gained, the more convinced I became that I was right about most things.
How to Find What Feeds Your Team
Same village. Same resources. Same rice. Same everything. Different Results
Why Bad-Mouthing Other Departments Is Killing Your Culture
I’ve walked into situations where I had no real context, shared my opinions loudly and confidently, and walked away feeling like I’d contributed something. I hadn’t.
How to Stop Micromanaging and Actually Trust Your Team
The best leaders I’ve ever had let me fail. Not because they didn’t care. Because they knew something I didn’t yet. That failure was the lesson. The thing that actually stuck.
The Worst Training I Ever Delivered
I’ve dealt with pushback before. Honestly, a class full of nodding heads makes me nervous. That usually means people are coasting, not buying in. Real engagement has friction.
What I Learned About Influence From My Own Kids
A few years ago, I was in the middle of a training when my daughter Mayzee called. I couldn’t pick up. When I finally listened to the voicemail, I had to sit down.
How to Have the Conversation You’ve Been Avoiding
There is a conversation you’ve been putting off. You know which one it is. You just thought of it and quickly convinced yourself that it didn’t need to be had.