by Mike Edwards | Sep 3, 2019 | Leadership Daily
When you bump into a new situation, do you fake it until you make it? There are times I fake it, and when I do, I never hide this fact. I can only assume you are out of your comfort zone when you are faking it. When you are out of your comfort zone, you will feel...
by Mike Edwards | Sep 2, 2019 | Leadership Daily
How do you know the difference between a symptom and a problem? It can be difficult, if not impossible, to tell the difference. Sometimes problems present as symptoms, and symptoms present like problems. What might be different if you looked at everything as a...
by Mike Edwards | Aug 30, 2019 | Leadership Daily
The leaders I encounter, who are the most exhausted, are running around trying to make everyone happy. In case you didn’t know, leadership is not about trying to make everyone happy. Unhappy people are a sign of a problem. Solve the problem, and they are more likely...
by Mike Edwards | Aug 29, 2019 | Leadership Daily
When I am stuck in a problem, it is a sign I’m likely not seeing the truth about the problem. When this happens, I like to take a step back and look for the truth. Sometimes I need the help of someone who can help me look at the problem. As a leader, stop assuming...
by Mike Edwards | Aug 28, 2019 | Leadership Daily
On more than one occasion, I have found confusion where I thought there was understanding. When I explained I didn’t get any questions, so I assumed they understood. Often, people will sit with questions and not ask them. There are many reasons for this...
by Mike Edwards | Aug 27, 2019 | Leadership Daily
When people talk, do you listen to respond or understand? If your focus is on responding, you will miss out on a lot of valuable information. You might miss a juicy insight or a burning question. Someone might be upset or ready to quit. How do you expect to hear any...
