Avoiding the Peter Principle
In 1968, Dr Laurence Peter published The Peter Principle. He said that, in any organization, employees will rise to their own level of incompetence. Kind… Read More »Avoiding the Peter Principle
Bob Mason
How Do I Get My People To Be More Innovative?
The question was posed to me recently by an executive level client. He was upset that his project managers didn’t seem to want to go… Read More »How Do I Get My People To Be More Innovative?
It’s Okay to Have Fun – In Fact it’s Necessary
A basic tenet of a military organization is the ability to pack up and move out quickly. Being proficient at that skill requires planning and… Read More »It’s Okay to Have Fun – In Fact it’s Necessary
Is Leadership Training Really Failing? If It Is, Here’s Why
Articles lamenting the failure of leadership training to produce lasting effects have become a regular addition to my article feeds. All sorts of experts are… Read More »Is Leadership Training Really Failing? If It Is, Here’s Why
The Magic and Power of Please and Thank You
He was a new supervisor and he seemed frustrated as we spoke. “Why do I have to ask people to do things? Shouldn’t I be… Read More »The Magic and Power of Please and Thank You
Tips for the Authorityless Leader
I was asked this question in a workshop recently. In addition to my team in the company, I work with subcontractors. It’s like a team,… Read More »Tips for the Authorityless Leader
Five Actions to Take When Your New Team Includes Friends and Former Peers
Congratulations! You just received a promotion. The selection process was very competitive and several of your peers in the company were also in the running.… Read More »Five Actions to Take When Your New Team Includes Friends and Former Peers
A 10-Step Approach to Problem Solving
When an aircraft mishap occurs, specially trained investigators are sent to the scene to examine the evidence and determine a cause. Investigators examine physical evidence,… Read More »A 10-Step Approach to Problem Solving
Four Steps to Healthy Conflict
The last few weeks have seen an embarrassing display of unrestrained and generally unhealthy conflict. Although public debate is good, it is usually uncontrolled and… Read More »Four Steps to Healthy Conflict
Rocky Mountain Aviation Leadership Workshop
The Rocky Mountain Aviation Leadership Workshop. Investing in good leadership is what makes the difference between an average team and a great team. As studies by… Read More »Rocky Mountain Aviation Leadership Workshop