We've all been there. Sitting in a meeting and a few people are dominating the conversation. It almost seems like they're the only ones in the room and that everyone else could quietly sneak out and no one would notice. And, as an introvert, we've heard the questions a million times. Why didn't you speak up? Why didn't you contribute anything to the conversation. Why were you so quiet? As I've said before, it's not an introvert's natural tendency to speak up in a large group. If given the opportunity, an introvert will gladly not speak up in a meeting...
The Five Step Method To Failing Well
I fail in life far more often than I care to admit. Maybe it's my perfectionist tendencies or just the high bar that I set for myself. Regardless, failure has been and continues to be a regular part of my life. I miss deadlines. I disappoint people. I forget important things. I spell words wrong when I'm typing. I would imagine that you've experience failure at least once before. Right? Please make me feel somewhat normal here... Over the years, I've been around others as they've failed. And some do it well...and some not so well. Let me be honest...
5 Reasons People May Not Be Following Your Leadership
There are times throughout a leaders tenure that he/she must look behind them and see if anyone is following. Are the goals that have been set being accomplished? Is the organization moving in a positive direction? Are people working together to achieve the desired outcomes? Losing your influence over the people that you lead often does not happen quickly...but, rather, happens over a period of time. People are forgiving at the beginning, but the longer you lead, the less they are willing to forgive your shortcomings. Those that you lead need to be led...want to be led. We've probably all...