by David Wheatley | Delegation, Leadership
Refrigerator magnet spotted at a client’s office recently: “Of course I don’t look busy. I delegated it right the first time.” While competent delegation won’t really take away all of your work, it will mean that you’re able to do what...
by David Wheatley | Interdependence
I recently acquired a tandem bike. This has given my wife, Launda, and I new opportunities to exercise and tour the local area. It’s also provided a unique opportunity to explore our finely-tuned relationship. (We’ve been married for 21 years and have got...
by David Wheatley | Growth
Your once-well-oiled machine of a team is experiencing strife. Some people seem to be spending more time whining than doing their jobs. A high-priority project is behind schedule and over budget. What questions do you ask to understand what’s really going on?...
by David Wheatley | Leadership, Strategic
I was working with a group of senior leaders recently when the topic turned to the need to be more strategic. These leaders recognized that as they moved up in the organization, the balance of time spent on strategy versus time spent on tactics needed to adjust. The...
by David Wheatley | Change, Courage, Judgment, Strategic
You’re piloting an airplane. You take off from the airport and head west towards the mountains. Your altitude is gradually increasing, but not at a fast enough rate. Without the right maneuvers now, the plane will crash into the side of the mountain. A...
