Originally posted March 20, 2012 When you face an important leadership decision, your first instinct is to do what’s best for your team, your organization or your constituency. But your second instinct might be less noble. It’s the temptation to use the opportunity to manage your image, rather than managing the decision. Here are the…
4 Signs You Might be on Leadership Steroids
It seems to be a final chapter in a complex, controversial story. Seven-time Tour de France champion, Lance Armstrong, has announced he will no longer attempt to defend himself against years of steroid use accusations. In response, The United States Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has announced their intention to strip Armstrong of those victories. Did Armstrong…
The Temptations of “Nice-People Leadership”
Nice-people leadership. It almost looks like an oxymoron, doesn’t it? And let’s be honest, in our culture being labeled as ‘nice’ has become the kiss of leadership death. I can still remember comments on my report cards going back as far as first grade, where my teachers would note, “Scott is very conscientious, and he’s…
