Critical Doer

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 […]