Critical Doer

A Critical Doer controls what is theirs to control A Critical Doer is willing to lead How far can you see?   Is the pattern of communication in the public arena a realistic reflection of us?  The truth hurts. I was chatting with a cousin a couple of days ago about the upcoming election and […]

A Critical Doer attacks problems and creates opportunities from the inside out A Critical Doer is willing to lead A Critical Doer understands following   Last Sunday, the Seattle Seahawks and the Arizona Cardinals played an interesting game of football that resulted in a rare tie.  In overtime, both teams had the opportunity to win […]

A Critical Doer understands following A Critical Doer controls what is theirs to control Energy can neither be created nor destroyed (Law of Conservation of Energy)  Many times an organization’s health is judged by the amount of energy seen in people as they go about their daily business.  Most times a lack of energy in […]

A Critical Doer controls what is theirs to control   The best lessons in life are the simple ones.  A story from a neighbor provided another great reminder. My neighbor’s son received some sage advice from a teacher that perfectly reflects the Critical Doer trait of controlling what is yours to control.  The teacher used […]

A Critical Doer attacks problems and creates opportunities from the inside out   Last year I wrote a post called “Fit to Do” where we discussed how fit bodies and fit organizations have a greater capacity for achievement.  As I finished a good workout yesterday morning, I realized there was another huge benefit of physical […]

A Critical Doer attacks problems and creates opportunities from the inside out   The Impressionists changed the world of art, and the artists that started the movement indelibly etched their names on the pages of history.  Anyone who is a fan of art or at least stayed awake during the art category during a game […]

A Critical Doer works as hard to develop strength of character as strength of talent   One of my personal exemplars in leadership is the fabled Notre Dame football coach Knute Rockne.  Amongst his many pearls of wisdom, this one had a profound impact on me:   It’s an interesting piece of philosophy that in […]

A Critical Doer understands following  Micromanagement…doesn’t that word give you the same sensation as hearing fingernails dragging down a chalkboard?  It should, because micromanagement significantly limits both organizational and individual capacity for action.  I’ve been micromanaged twice in my professional life and each time I’ve written it off as a character flaw on the part […]

A Critical Doer has a servant spirit   As we bring the holidays to a close, I have a book recommendation to help you frame your leadership perspective for the coming year.  Redesigning Leadership is a short but insightful book that chronicles the leadership journey of Dr. John Maeda, world renowned designer and currently President […]

How Far Can You See?    To begin the New Year, let’s kickoff with a theme sturdy enough to carry us the next 365 days and then some.  It’s a leadership theme as old as time, and one we learn from watching the farmer.  I grew up on a farm and from firsthand experience can […]