Leaning Into Healthy Conflict: A Refresher
This post was first published on the Leading by DESIGN blog on June 27, 2016. In this post I will answer some questions that have come up from time to time about the model we use for engaging conflict. Do you remember the model? It’s six...
Repurposing the 5 Whys
The 5 Whys I think all of you LEAD 365 alumni know that I like antiques. There is an expression in the world of antiques called repurposing—when you take something old and use if for a different purpose than originally intended. (Think of an old manufacturing cart...
How Flexible Are You?
Fellow Leaders, I’ve always enjoyed being active—running, hiking, biking, strength-training and sports have been routines for me since I was young. But something changed about 10 years ago. I started to get plagued with injuries. I hurt my back, my neck, my calves,...
Feedback – My Team’s Turn
In my last blog, I wrote about the power of feedback and how the leader should solicit feedback in order to grow. As you grow and get better yourself, you are raising the standard for your team. I love the quote by Tyron Edwards (an American Theologian), which reads,...
Anatomy of a Value
I’ve been taking a deeper dive into the DoKnowBe Tree as of late—especially the relationship between beliefs and values. I’ve known for a long time that beliefs and values are intricately woven together. I suspect that values (those things that we hold as most...
Feedback—As the Leader, I Go First
Of all the things that have helped me to grow over the years as a person, as a husband, and as a leader, what has helped the most is when I have received specific feedback. I like reading books and enjoy seminars as these give me new information to process in how to...
The Slacker in Your Midsts
Fellow leaders, One of the key teachings in the book Switch is that the more we can turn people problems into situational problems, the more likely we are to see successful change—even when change is hard. And the more we can look at others with the mindset of"that's...
One Step Further
This post was originally published on the Leading by DESIGN blog on May 9, 2016. Each LEAD 365 cohort goes on a retreat, and so far the feedback indicates that this retreat is a highlight for almost everyone. Honestly, it's a highlight for us as well. Last week,...
Public Speaking or Public Serving?
I realize Jeff just shared a great post with you last week about Public Speaking, but I, too, have that on my mind, so please pardon the redundant focus this week. I have been doing more public speaking than normal lately and have also been coaching several people on...
It’s All About the Audience
Fellow Leaders, Remember the chapter on Public Speaking? Learning public speaking is part science and part art. The science part can be taught, and the art can be discovered and developed through experience. If you are like me, I tend to learn the most from...