From the Archives — April 2018

(originally posted April 30, 2018 http://www.5oclockreflections.com/good-leadership/) Good leadership is about making one’s self totally dispensable. Empower the troops and get out of the way. Good leaders create the right environment for their … [Read more...]

Bull By The Horns

Too often, we are reluctant to address points of failure, because we are scared to hurt peoples’ feelings. The only people who walk away disappointed is us.  New rules for 2019. Catch the bull by the horns. Address points of failure, and … [Read more...]

Never a Good Thing

“We are stronger as a team because she left, and we have not even replaced her yet”. It’s never a good thing, when you make a team stronger, by leaving. Make certain that this conversation is never about you, after you leave.  … [Read more...]

Synergistic Talent

Individual talent is all for naught when egos compromise team dynamics. Give me a group of dedicated people who focus on team deliverables — without regard to their individual needs — and they can move mountains. It’s difficult to check our egos … [Read more...]