A Leadership Story About Sergeant Joe
We called him Sergeant Joe. He was from Thailand and we could not pronounce his real name. It barely fit on his name tag so… Read More »A Leadership Story About Sergeant Joe
Personal Leadership Philosophy
Toxic Behavior Destroys Team Trust
A prerequisite for effective and high-performing teams is trust among its members. According to Patrick Lencioni, author of The Five Dysfunctions of a Team, trust is… Read More »Toxic Behavior Destroys Team Trust
“Follow me!” Are you ready to say this?
“Sure, I know where we’re going, follow me.” As you set off for the restaurant with friends in tow, you are filled with confidence. But… Read More »“Follow me!” Are you ready to say this?
Wow Them With a Little Philosophy: Even if You’re Not a Philosopher
“I have an interview for a new position. I know they are going to ask me how I would view my role as a supervisor… Read More »Wow Them With a Little Philosophy: Even if You’re Not a Philosopher
You’re the new leader, now what?
Having recently been promoted, one person told me about over-hearing someone mention getting an email from “the boss”, only to come to the frightening realization… Read More »You’re the new leader, now what?
What do you do when you fall short as a leader? (Pictograph)
I had been a commander of a flying training squadron for a few months. One Monday morning I was getting ready to go into work… Read More »What do you do when you fall short as a leader? (Pictograph)
Stuck in a toxic work culture? Three thoughts on what to do.
Our leadership students come from many different companies. Most come from companies with great cultures that take an active interest in their employees and develop… Read More »Stuck in a toxic work culture? Three thoughts on what to do.
That cold shoulder just might be feedback…Are you listening?
Your teenage daughter walks in to the house after school looking sullen and without her characteristic after school greeting. You ask, “How was school?” “Fine” is the answer. But a few seconds later the slam of a bedroom door indicates to you that everything, indeed, is not fine. The silent treatment continues into dinner despite your efforts to find out what the problem is. Thank goodness at work you get to deal with mature adults where nothing like this ever happens, right? Right.
You’ve noticed that Bill, one of your team members, isn’t his usual self. In fact, it seems like he is being downright rude. He’s doing the work, mostly, but he’s not being as punctual and you are finding more than the usual number of errors in his stuff. He also has been kind of sarcastic in meetings. Not to the point of open insubordination, but still, it’s getting annoying. You finally ask, “Bill, everything OK?” “It’s fine.” Sound familiar?Read More »That cold shoulder just might be feedback…Are you listening?
Feed Your Troops First – Leadership 101
A sign in the office of a general I worked for in the Pentagon read “Feed Your Troops First.” The sign wasn’t behind the General’s… Read More »Feed Your Troops First – Leadership 101
Random Musings on Leadership
We think a lot about leadership here at the Daedalus Group and some of those thoughts are even worth sharing! So, from time to time… Read More »Random Musings on Leadership