Leadership
Lincoln Knew When to Be the Fool
Called a damned fool by his own Secretary of War, Lincoln agreed. Here’s why humor that puts people at ease is a serious leadership skill.
Leadership
Leadership
The Question You Don’t Ask Is Costing You More Than You Think
The questions leaders avoid carry a real cost, from stalled initiatives to teams that stop bringing their best thinking. Here’s what makes a question powerful, and how to find the one you’ve been leaving on the table.
Leadership
What If Uncertainty Is the Best Thing That Ever Happened to You?
When the pressure to have the answer hits, most leaders default to telling. This post explores why curiosity gets better thinking out of your team, and offers one question you can use in your next conversation.