Category: Management

  • Porcupine Leadership

    Porcupine Leadership

    The mighty lion is often held up as a standard for leaders to follow. He is the master of his domain, and his roar cements his power. Leaders need to be strong. The male lion sits and guards his territory while the lionesses go off and do the work of hunting for everyone. Although, I’m…

  • Putting Others at Ease

    Putting Others at Ease

    This is a leadership skill that I don’t see talked about explicitly. When you are in a position of authority or seniority, that position carries a weight. Sometimes that weight is helpful to get things done, but it can also get in the way. We often go into meetings with people who have impressive titles…

  • Is Your Manager a Grinch?

    Is Your Manager a Grinch?

    Get them the perfect stocking suffer: my book, People Management from the Ground Up. Reading it may or may not cause their heart to grow two sizes, but it will help them balance their many responsibilities. That’s a recipe for a more joyous season for all. This book isn’t just for Grinchy managers; it’s for…