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To think outside the box, they first must perceive the box

Expecting your team to think outside the box when they don’t even know there is a box will frustrate and baffle you. But there are things you can do to help.

By Peter, 2 weeksMay 17, 2023 ago
Community

Knowing when to break the rules

This post is about roles and responsibilities, both in a team and in society. It includes a sports metaphor and a picture of me wearing an orange safety vest.

By Peter, 2 monthsApril 4, 2023 ago
Decisions

Overcoming magical thinking

Leaders are responsible for overcoming magical thinking before it can sink their team or organization… or the entire economy.

By Peter, 3 monthsMarch 14, 2023 ago
Leadership

What leadership quality do you need to improve most?

There is no single leadership quality that will turn you into a great leader. Self improvement requires self awareness and situational awareness.

By Peter, 3 monthsMarch 7, 2023 ago
Leadership

Why I dislike the term “managing up”

Managing Up is a term that reinforces the channels of authoritarian hierarchy. I prefer to use a term a professional dancer told me: back-leading. Here’s why.

By Peter, 4 monthsJanuary 31, 2023 ago
Leadership

Two questions you need to answer as a manager when taking over a team

Stepping into a management role and taking over a team can be far more complex than many people assume. These questions and exercises can help ensure success.

By Peter, 4 monthsJanuary 24, 2023 ago
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Career

Improve your leaders to improve your organization

How one-on-one coaching can help improve your leaders, which will improve your organization in ways that no retreat, training, or reorganization can.

By Peter, 4 monthsJanuary 17, 2023 ago
Community

Volunteerism comes in all shapes and sizes—giving away your time for free

Saying “I’ll volunteer when my business is off the ground” is like saying “I’ll start coaching youth teams when my kids are grown up.” Now is the time to get involved.

By Peter, 5 monthsJanuary 11, 2023 ago
Career

Embracing the middle manager’s role as ignorant speed bump

The middle manager’s role is to manage both up and down the org chart. This means questioning authority and speaking truth to power, as well as managing staff.

By Peter, 6 monthsDecember 12, 2022 ago
Career

Learning to love a year-end review, and a daily practice to keep your self-confidence high

I love year-end reviews. They’re a time to reflect on successes and be inspired to grow and improve. Here’s how you can love them, too.

By Peter, 6 monthsNovember 28, 2022 ago

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