

How to Multiply Problem-Solving and Innovation
Applying this single principle will empower your people to act [Download PDF version]: Li#169 How to Multiply Problem-Solving & Innovation YOU CAN EMPOWER your followers or employees to develop creative solutions and take initiative more confidently by applying a principle developed by the military called “Commander’s Intent.” First, what is it? A Commander’s Intent is a single, straightforward, and crystal-clear sentence at the top of a plan that states the purpose and desir

Leaders Too Remote to Relate
Superstar abilities can be a hindrance in leading [Download PDF version]: Li#168 Leaders Too Remote to Relate IF YOU ARE a leader, you are not “average.” It’s common for someone in authority to have more knowledge, experience, and skill than subordinates. That’s not a revelation; it’s usually an assumption. Otherwise, they wouldn’t be in that position in the first place. However, many highly intelligent and experienced leaders stumble when they try to relate to people who are