“You can’t have everything you want— but you can almost have anything if you’re willing to make a choice.” In our last two Influential Leadership Tips, we talked about (1) the real reason behind resistance to change, and (2) the concept of the Threshold of Activation. Now let’s look at how this works in […]
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“If no action is happening, it’s for one reason only— you haven’t reached the threshold of activation.” Crossing Paths by Seward Johnson, at the Grounds for Sculpture Last time we talked about the real reason behind resistance to change: “People are not resistant to change—they are resistant to losing control.” In this
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“People are not inherently resistant to change—they change all the time.” Most change initiatives fail for one simple reason: They misunderstand why people resist. “People are not resistant to change—they are resistant to losing control.” In this Influential Leadership Tip, we break down the real driver behind influence, change management, and
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“When things are quiet, don’t assume things are well.” In an interview I read with Austin McChord, founder of multiple successful companies. He was asked how, as a first-time CEO, he stayed ahead of what his company needed. One thing he talked about was recognizing the signs that people are drowning—when they
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“Sometimes leadership is just being there and showing that you care.” Ever notice how the smallest acts can leave the biggest impressions? In this week’s Influential Leadership Tips, we share a simple, true story of a stranger on a plane—and how one compassionate decision perfectly illustrates servant leadership in action. No titles. No authority.
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“Most people would rather have a lousy job working for a great person than a great job working for a bad manager.” I read an interview with Aron Ain, then the CEO of Kronos, a workforce management systems company. He had a lot of interesting things to say about your impact as a
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“Don’t assume everything will go right. Assume something won’t—and you’ll stay centered.” What can you learn from a tennis champion’s meltdown in the middle of a critical match? If you’ve ever had a presentation go sideways (or a team project implode without warning), you’ll appreciate these simple strategies that keep your leadership steady
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“The highest-value roles require skills that don’t tend to ride together in nature.” Ever wonder what actually gets someone into the C-Suite? LinkedIn studied 450,000 leaders — and the results upend a lot of popular assumptions. In this short video, Dave and I break down: Why switching industries may hurt your
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“The more I direct my people, the less they can perform without me.” In this episode of Influential Leadership, we share some powerful leadership principles from an interview with Ben Chestnut, the CEO of MailChimp, a successful internet startup. Watch this 6 minute video now to discover Ben Chestnut’s leadership principles. Transcript For
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“The best way to get into a leadership role is to demonstrate that you already have the attributes of a leader.” In this episode of Influential Leadership, we reveal how the most effective professionals lead from below — by reducing uncertainty, showing initiative, and demonstrating leadership long before it’s officially recognized. You’ll learn how small
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