Monthly Archives: June 2013

Leadership Freak ***** Every performance review I ever had was a colossal waste of time. The dust laying on yours indicates it’s not worth the paper it’s printed on. Performance reviews are like Santa Clause, they don’t really deliver. Yet, … Continue reading →

Leadership Freak I asked an elected official to share his impressions of the political process. Without hesitation he said, “It’s disappointing that the Democrats and Republicans are sitting in separate rooms figuring out how to make the other party look … Continue reading →

Leadership Freak Here’s a question from a recent workshop participant. “How do you handle someone complaining about a co-worker?” First, you want people to come to you. Some managers want challenges, problems, and people to go away. They hide in … Continue reading →

Leadership Freak Rotten apples – negative, destructive, self-absorbed, unethical employees – pollute organizations. Passive leaders – those who tolerate rotten apples – create rotten environments by default. Leaders who tolerate rotten apples are rotten themselves. Spotting: You don’t need a … Continue reading →

Leadership Freak Image source Nothing is more frustrating, from a leadership point of view, than a group of individuals circling each other like vultures. In-fighting wastes time, energy, and resources. Incompetent leaders have teams who turn on each other. Focus: … Continue reading →

Leadership Freak Tattlers, whiners, and backstabbers wear a path to your office filling your ear with spin. They have one goal in mind; make their world better at the expense of others. Console them and they propagate like destructive bunnies. … Continue reading →

Leadership Freak Office drama – interpersonal spats, personality conflicts, pissing contests, and backstabbing – serves no useful purpose. Leaders frequently say people “problems” top the list of concerns they daily address. Drama: Elevates pettiness.Distracts from mission and vision.Drains energy.Reflects power … Continue reading →

Leadership Freak Leaders hear whining about teammates and other leaders. Reminds me of kids in the backseat. “He touched me!” “Bob spoke harshly to me.”“Mary’s clothing is too casual.”“Bill Doesn’t like me.”“Mary plays favorites.” You ask, “Did you say something?” … Continue reading →

Blanchard LeaderChat When it comes to building trust through performance evaluations, do you “meet expectations?” As we near the end of the year, many leaders are busy preparing and conducting annual performance reviews for their employees. I don’t know of … Continue reading →

Blanchard LeaderChat A friend of mine was bemoaning the fact that he HAD to attend a wedding in Florida with his wife. He did not want to go but felt he had no choice. I asked: “What would happen if … Continue reading →