Tag Archives: Expectations

Power Struggles

I’ve been thinking a lot about power struggles: between people, functions, divisions, organizations, etc. I’ve been watching how we allow others to disempower us by giving them permission to prevent us from doing what is right, from being great, from … Continue reading

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This is Job No. 1

Performance reviews seem to be a challenge almost everywhere.  Some managers simply don’t do them; some managers only go through the (obligatory) motion of completing the forms.  Expectations can be unclear while the reviews themselves become more like a report … Continue reading

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People Are Like Puppies

There are some who will think I am crazy, but I am steadfast in this belief: People are like puppies. (Yes, me too.) Each inherently wants to please Each is lost without a clear and consistent set of expectations You … Continue reading

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