There’s a foundational mistake behind any and every communications failure: not taking communication seriously. Know this - it’s the soft skills that will elevate or sink you. Stephen Covey says, “Communication is the most important skill in … [Read more...] about Don’t Be An Ostrich
It’s a marathon, not a sprint!
Life as a leader can be exhausting. Maintaining your ‘CEO role’ requires a lot of energy. Actually being the leader and making those incredibly difficult decisions every day requires even more. Your work demands omnipresent clarity and stamina. … [Read more...] about It’s a marathon, not a sprint!
You decide what they see
You know that as a leader you’re being watched all the time. You are communicating verbally and nonverbally all day long, whether you’re aware of it or not! As a great communicator you invest energy in deciding how you want to present yourself as … [Read more...] about You decide what they see
Yogi Berra was right
“You can observe a lot just by watching,” said Yogi Berra, one of the great thinkers of our time. Your team is watching you all the time. Yes, your employees are messaging each other about your mood. They observe you because you have power over … [Read more...] about Yogi Berra was right
You’re a meat puppet. And that’s OK.
Stepping into a C-level role is a massive undertaking. You already know that – every aspect of the business depends on you. In fact, leadership is so demanding that one vital, subtle thing may not be on your radar screen. You are playing a … [Read more...] about You’re a meat puppet. And that’s OK.
Your face isn’t yours anymore
If you don’t read Whitney Johnson’s Disrupt Yourself newsletter you’re missing a gem. This from last month’s issue caught my eye: “After taking over as President of the World Bank, Dr. Jim Yong Kim asked former Ford Motor Company CEO Alan Mulally for … [Read more...] about Your face isn’t yours anymore
Learning to thrive in Byzantium
It’s the end of June, so this is the last post of Debugging Teams month on poseyblog! Brian Fitzpatrick and Ben Collins-Sussman’s great book has so much to offer engineers and other creators on the importance of communication and … [Read more...] about Learning to thrive in Byzantium
A leader, not a manager
June is Debugging Teams month on poseyblog! Brian Fitzpatrick and Ben Collins-Sussman have great advice for leaders in their wonderful book on the importance of communication and collaboration. They address the dangerous “anti-patterns” that can … [Read more...] about A leader, not a manager
Creating a culture
June is Debugging Teams month on poseyblog. In this great book written to help engineers and other creators build soft skills, Brian Fitzpatrick and Ben Collins-Sussman spend a lot of time on creating and maintaining a culture. Fitz and Ben say, … [Read more...] about Creating a culture
Mission statements really can drive efficiency
June is Debugging Teams month on poseyblog. Brian Fitzpatrick and Ben Collins-Sussman’s great book on the importance of communication and collaboration is a great read not just for engineers but for anyone who makes things with other people. Fitz … [Read more...] about Mission statements really can drive efficiency
