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Gary Mayes
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Finding Your Writing Process
If you are a leader, you are in the communication business. That means, you need a process for putting thoughts into writing. Here's mine.
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Gary Mayes
Jun 6, 2020
How do Leaders Think about Sacrifice and Suffering?
Conversations in a foreign culture often hold up a lens through which we can see our own culture more clearly. These two happened a...
Gary Mayes
Mar 12, 2018
Is it Safe to Fail on Your Team?
If you want to be surrounded by innovative, creative, and courageously bold leaders, you must develop a culture of risk where people are...
Gary Mayes
Mar 3, 2018
Who's Got Your Back?
Bring up the subject of performance reviews and you'll see visceral reactions in people. The fear of not measuring up, of an unfair...
Gary Mayes
Feb 26, 2018
Leaders Need Community
Here’s the lie: Leadership is a solo endeavor performed by the rugged individualist. With or without the red cape, leaders rise above...
Gary Mayes
Feb 15, 2018
Give People Essential Resources
Good leaders develop other leaders. Wise leaders empower them to succeed. Leadership is not just about what you do, it is about how you...
Gary Mayes
Feb 4, 2018
The Power of Clear Responsibility
How to Create an Empowering Environment: part 2 Give People Clear Responsibility It’s the cry of every player, “Put Me In Coach!” And,...
Gary Mayes
Jul 13, 2017
People Need A Compelling Reason
Leaders crave a way to increase the horsepower of their organization. And, by horsepower, what I really mean is manpower. It shows up in...
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