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A Self-Respecting Leader: Robert 'Tink' Lehmer

I never met Robert 'Tink' Lehmer. I wish I had. He thought the way great leaders think. I say this because of a little poem he wrote in 1976.

That’s Not My Job

I recently had lunch with a consulting colleague. He'd just left a client meeting and was rubbing his temples in an attempt to ease a headache.

Unhappy Employees? What didn’t YOU do?

A client recently told me she believes one of her key employees may be looking for a new job. My client was nervous and feeling a bit defeated at losing another star employee. Sarah (not her real name) is smart, efficient, organized, and articulate.

Do YOUR Job

A manager approached me this week after a work session to seek my advice on how she should address one of her employees. This employee is increasingly becoming Trouble (with a tall T).

It’s Time to Sync Your Team

When was the last time you sat your entire team down and simply compared To Do lists? That may sound like a waste of time, but I'd encourage you to make it a priority if you can't remember the last time you did this or you've never done it.

Remember: They’re Watching You

No matter how many times you tell your team, "We're going to change." "We're going to become more efficient and do things differently around here," they're not going to believe you. They also know that by "We" you really mean them. As a leader, if you expect others to change, you need to change first.

Calm The Rumblings

Do your job and immediately calm project team rumbles to prevent team explosions and projects going off-track.

Are You Thinking ‘Whole Organization’ or Just ‘My Department’?

As a manager, how many times have you made a decision, initiated a project, or took hold of a problem no one else has tackled yet? Now, how many times have you been criticized by others when you did that?

Do Your Job: Avoid the Domino Effect

How long has it been since you experienced this: Someone on your team didn't do their job correctly, completely, or in a timely fashion.

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A Self-Respecting Leader: Robert 'Tink' Lehmer

That’s Not My Job

Unhappy Employees? What didn’t YOU do?

Do YOUR Job

It’s Time to Sync Your Team

Remember: They’re Watching You

Calm The Rumblings

Are You Thinking ‘Whole Organization’ or Just ‘My Department’?

Do Your Job: Avoid the Domino Effect

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