man crossing the finish line

Finishing Well: Part 3 of 3

Leave the Gun, Take the
Congratulations: What to Do
When It’s Time to Go

Guest Post

by Dr. Steve Sanchez

When I talk with leaders about their transition, I always ask, do you prefer the celebration to happen with you, on your last day, or without you, on the first day after you’ve left? Finishing well is every leader’s goal. My good friend and collaborator Steve Sanchez captures essential insights into what makes for a smooth leadership transition. In this three part series, he explores the roles, attitude and process of leaving your post better than you found it!

-Keith

Read Steve’s article here!

Five Must-Have Conversations When Launching A Team

Five Must-Have Conversations When Launching A Team

Leaders create teams with the highest of hopes, but often fail to set them up for success.  This leads to unnecessary frustration, wasted time and increased cynicism. I think of the famous “Rental Car Reservation” scene from Seinfeld …

I Went To A Leadership Meeting And … a hockey game broke out

I Went To A Leadership Meeting And … a hockey game broke out

The comedian Rodney Dangerfield used to say, “I went to a fight, and a hockey game broke out.” He was poking fun at the sport that can sometimes devolve from a skillful display of talent into a brawl. Sadly, this reminded me of my work with leaders and teams.