Susan,

I’m so glad I’ve offered something that has got the wheels turning! I think many great things come in three’s and C’s, and I like your suggestions. Another one that comes to mind is “coach” used within […]

Susan,
Thank you for your great comment. I very much like your suggestion. “Champion” is a solid choice for an alternate word to describe the best in followership. And now that you have me thinking about it […]

Mike,
Thanks for the comment. I cringe a little with the term too, and that’s why I think we should take it back! Of course, other terms we can use are many: employee, associate, individual contributor, team […]

Hi David,

Thanks for your comment. You are so right about self-confidence and humility. That might be the number one and number two roadblocks to successful leadership. Something to ponder further.

Thank YOU,
Alan

Lisa,

Very interesting point. I agree with the notion that our identify should be defined by more than our jobs. But what if we are a different person at home (when the curtain comes down) than we are at work? […]

Mitch,

Excellent point. I think this is where many leaders have the potential to falter. They don’t believe they can do it, and therefore do not.

Thank you for your great comment.

Alan

Hey Jacob,

I’m thrilled you’re pumped. I think there is a balance we need to strike. Even the best actors must start with the script because it outlines the job they must do. But, then they make it their own […]

Hey Mike, thanks for your comment. I agree, and like the way you put it. Taking responsibility for the past, present, and future actions is the key to being. I’m glad you like the analogy.

Take care,
Alan

Thanks Karin. I’m glad you zeroed in on improv. Yes! It is all about being present. I recommend improv games for any person or teams wanting to test or develop their abilities in this area. There is even more to […]

Mary, I love that you picked up on that element. You pose an excellent question. I suppose people might look through a different lens and perhaps they’d be focused on doing what’s right for others and the […]

Hey Mary, that’s not a problem at all! You can make it up to me by sharing any goodness that came out of the class you presented that day!

Alan, AKA Derek

This is great, Mary! I think one of the keys to coaching is being open to outcome. When faced with a tough discussion, my approach is to present the issue as *my* issue that needs solving. I put the individual […]

Numbers 10, 9, and 6…those are my usual suspects. Add to the list re-reading an email about three times after I already sent it… and binging on tv and movies.

I am proud to say, however, that I’ve settled […]

Karin,

I’ve noticed that too! Makes me wonder what else we could accomplish in the slow times. Some untapped potential there, I think. Thanks for the great comment.

Alan

Glen,

I appreciate your response, and hope you do something great with your team. I’d love to hear about it if you feel so inclined.

Alan

Christina,

I’m so glad this resonates with you. I absolutely like your idea of imagining yourself directing a movie. That seems like a great way to help someone gain perspective. I plan to try that out. […]