Safety versus Intimidation

Safety is in the light side of intimidation. Safety implies that people can be real. They can learn and grow in an atmosphere where their knowledge and contributions are valued. It is based in trust as opposed to intimidation which is based in fear. “I could not...

Service versus Dictatorial

Service is the light side of dictatorial behavior. An attitude of service required focus on a vision bigger than oneself, and acknowledges the contribution of others. Dictatorial behavior is focused on oneself to the exclusion of others. “Whoever renders service...

Visionary versus Assuming

Visionary is the light side of assumption. Being visionary is seeing a situation from the perspective of the field of all possibility. It is a skill called 360°awareness, which enables you to grasp the over all context of a situation. Assumption implies that you know...

Acknowledge versus Advising

Acknowledgment is collegial and appreciative, recognizing others for their achievements. Advising is telling and non-inclusive. So often, leaders take performance for granted….after all, employees are shown appreciation by getting a pay check and keeping their...