Posts in Leadership
Delegation in Sales Leadership

Poor delegation will cause you frustration, demotivates and confuses the other person, and fails to achieve the task or purpose itself. Delegation often fails for a number of reasons: lack of clarity, the preparation and resources available to the delegate, and choosing the wrong person in the first place.

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There Is No Silver Bullet

In movies, a bullet cast from silver is often the only weapon that’s effective against a werewolf, witch, vampire, or other monsters. The term is also a metaphor for a simple, seemingly magical, solution to a difficult problem: for example, penicillin was considered a silver bullet that cured many bacterial infections.

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Leading Without Authority - Think Joan of Arc

Born the daughter of French peasants, she had no authority. However, she was able to gain the trust of King Charles and align the soldiers and generals. She took action time and time again, and to this day, is a symbol of the French national liberation.

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Bryophytes

The saying goes “A prophet is not without honor … but in his own country.” An outsider has no roots, and also no baggage. They know nobody, do not need to please anybody, nor do they need to worry about stepping on anybody’s toes. They focus solely on what’s best for the organization.

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