Source: Unique Vision / Shutterstock "GOOD IS THE ENEMY OF GREAT. AND THAT IS ONE OF THE KEY REASONS WHY WE HAVE SO LITTLE THAT BECOMES GREAT. WE DON'T HAVE GREAT SCHOOLS, PRINCIPALLY BECAUSE WE HAVE GOOD SCHOOLS. WE DON'T HAVE A GREAT GOVERNMENT, PRINCIPALLY BECAUSE WE HAVE A GOOD GOVERNMENT. FEW PEOPLE ATTAIN GREAT … Continue reading Why is mediocrity common in most organizations?
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My Origin Story on Leadership
I am fortunate enough to witness several kinds of leaders through the '80s, 90's until today. Leaders I had the privilege to work for comes in different colors, sizes, and shapes. They come from diverse backgrounds, education, and temperament. For over 30 years in the workforce, I have witnessed how the different leadership styles affected … Continue reading My Origin Story on Leadership
How to process wrong decisions
There are two types of leaders when it comes to dealing with their subordinate's erroneous decisions. On the one hand, you have leaders quick to punish direct reports that make the wrong decision. On the other hand, there are the leaders that genuinely care for the learning of the direct report. The servant-leader is the … Continue reading How to process wrong decisions
What they forgot to teach us! 