by Mark Cook
Don’t get me wrong. I love what I do. At the same time, I feel that I am being stretched a bit too thin. When I try to do too many things, I feel as though I am unable to excel at just a few things. Consequently, I fear I am becoming mediocre at...
by Mark Cook
How do you handle failure as a leader? When one of your direct reports fails, you help him or her identify the issue and make adjustments to be successful in the future. Why then, as a leader, is it hard to give that kind of grace and support to ourselves? How can we...
by Mark Cook
As a manager, it’s easy to get caught up in the many tasks and ideas vying for your attention. The employees on your team are generally content and get their work done on time, so you keep working hard toward your collective goals. Have you ever thought about...
by Mark Cook
Changing a behavior or improving yourself is difficult, though not impossible. Even with the best intentions, all of us will fail at one point or another. Willpower alone will not help you make your desired change; rather, having specific actions, measurable results...
