Why High Performers Often Become Leadership Risks
Many organizations promote their strongest contributors into leadership. Then wonder why performance declines. Technical excellence and leadership excellence are not the same skill. Top performers are often rewarded for: Personal expertise Speed Independence...
When Company Values Become Wall Art
Every leader tells me values are important. Then I ask a different question. “Can you tell me about a difficult decision your leadership team made recently—and how your values influenced that decision?” That’s when the conversation usually changes....
Why Your Execution Problem Is Really a Diagnostic Problem
A dealership owner once told me he was about to fire his sales rep. He kept refusing to do the follow-up calls, and he’d already given him two warnings. From his perspective, it was a straightforward performance issue. When I asked a few questions, the real...
