Like it or not

by sling25dev | Dec 1, 2021 | Leadership, Teams

Performance is a function of likability. Like it or not. If you want to get a great deal done, you will have a better shot if people like you. When people like you, they say nice things about you, they will do favors for you if asked, and they are pleasant and...

Invisible glue

by sling25dev | May 5, 2021 | Leadership, Teams

We were in the middle of a very important, super complex project. The expectations and the pace were high. The room for failure and excuses was nonexistent. We were seeing delays, feeling stress, and dealing with challenges due to data integrity issues and unclear...

Leadership moments are invisible

by sling25dev | Apr 5, 2021 | Leadership

When do you lead? How do you know when a moment calls for leadership? How do you know what leadership action to take in that moment? These seem like silly questions, but they might be the most important, least considered questions for leaders. If you’re a leader, it’s...

Hit it next time

by sling25dev | Mar 30, 2021 | Leadership, Teams

People know what to do. They don’t always know how to do it. Ever watch a youth sports coach say something super helpful to a kid like, “hit it next time?” When coaches give that kind of feedback, a sarcastic comment might float through your head like, “oh, thank...

There’s a fine line

by sling25dev | Mar 4, 2021 | Leadership, Self-Awareness, Teams

The line between what’s real and what’s imaginary can be a fine line. Real leaders exist. You’ve worked for them. You might be one. You may even consider yourself one of the best. Just as real is the fact that many people call themselves leaders who don’t actually...