The Thereby Series – The Hover: When Oversight Blocks Outcomes
Thereby, the hover—where good leaders go to die. Hovering is not leadership. It’s hesitation. If a team member can’t move forward without your constant supervision,
Thereby, the hover—where good leaders go to die. Hovering is not leadership. It’s hesitation. If a team member can’t move forward without your constant supervision,
High-maintenance people are constantly being managed. Low-maintenance people take the initiative. Leaders are low maintenance. You are low-maintenance! The person who needs constant direction, reassurance,
Needing constant praise for doing your job is like demanding a trophy for showing up to practice. Don’t be ‘that guy.’ Don’t be ‘that gal.’
A reputation is built in moments and over a long bit of time. The organization will start questioning your contributions if you bring enough problems
The passenger goes where the road takes them. They (we) complain about traffic, blame the GPS, and hope the weather cooperates. They (we) believe circumstances
Maturity isn’t a birthday gift. Just like professionalism isn’t a job title. Both are crafted in daily choices. Too many people, like you, like me,