Posts with the ‘Trust’ tag
“Argue with me.” He said it, AND he meant it. As I watched this leader invite his team to tear down his idea, I was astonished, inspired and humbled. Astonished: Because I had never seen a leader so readily open to criticism from the people he led. Inspired: Because I watched his team argue passionately […]
Who do I trust? And why do I trust them? There are a lot of things that play a role in whom I trust. Integrity, consistency, and reliability are just a few. I trust people who display these attributes – most of the time. However, even the most honest, consistent and reliable person will lose […]
The softer side of leadership is in vogue these days. Those softer leadership skills are critical to a leader’s long-term success. A leader who doesn’t care about his team will one day turn around and find no one following him. However, problems arise when leaders allow these principles to prevent them from making the hard […]
Dave Anderson interviews James Brown, co-founder of venture capital firm Arena Growth Partners. Topic: Leadership and the Venture Capitalist – What are they looking for? (30 minutes) James Brown is a West Point graduate with an MBA from Harvard and a JD from NYU School of Law. He has led private equity firms with over […]
Dave Anderson speaks with James Brown, co-founder of venture capital firm Arena Growth Partners. Topic: How to Choose a Business Partner. (30 minutes) James Brown is a West Point graduate with an MBA from Harvard and a JD from NYU School of Law. He has led private equity firms with over $4 billion in assets […]
His team didn’t trust him and Tom was confused. He was a good guy and an award winning salesman prior to being promoted. But, he and his team were not connecting. They liked him just fine. But, they did not trust him. Trust is not easy. In today’s world, it takes more than just being […]
Julie had her reservations. She wasn’t sure if this guy was right for the job. Over my first 18 months on the job, Julie always spoke with candor, and she seemed to be a good judge of people. But, I didn’t listen. I convinced myself, and then her, that this guy was right for the […]
Yes is one word. It is one word that can please so many and also let so many people down. I struggle to say No. No does not come easily, but it has saved me and saved my credibility more than once. I am sure I am not alone. I often commit to a good […]
There is a difference between a contract and a covenant. A contract basically says, “I will do this if you do that.” A covenant says “I am going to do this no matter what you do.” Ask yourself, “Do I lead with a contractual mindset or a covenant mindset?” There are four benefits to all […]
Why doesn’t my team act like a team? Why am I always dealing with politics, bad attitudes, and distrust among team members? Why haven’t we come close to reaching our potential? I am always putting out fires. I never seem to have time to focus on bigger issues. The day-to-day tyranny of the urgent seems […]
