The Only 3 Interview Questions

Any question you've ever asked in any interview or been asked in any interview is a subset of one of three questions getting at strengths, motivation and fit. 1. Can you do the job? 2. Will you love the job? 3. Can we stand working with you? Reconsidering these...

Influence vs. Control when Onboarding

As we're working through the upcoming 3rd edition of The New Leader's 100-Day Action Plan, we're challenging ourselves on what new leaders control vs influence. New leaders should take control of their first day, and lead the way with communication. ...
Lead Forward, not Backward

Lead Forward, not Backward

Lead forward in the direction of goodness and not just away from a bad present. It's so easy to trash the past or the present that many get stuck doing that.  People in pain may not know exactly why they're in pain, but they do know they want the pain to...