Why some people manage, while others lead
Most of us become the kind of manager we’ve seen. Leadership asks for humility, trust and a willingness to take the blame. Every single time.
Read the articleWhat you’ll get
A note from me, every other Tuesday
No frameworks, no ten-step programs, no sales pitch. Just what 25 years in the room taught me, one story at a time.
One honest story or lesson
Real moments from leading real teams. The wins, the mistakes and what I would do differently.
One question to sit with
Something to think about before your next team meeting, one-on-one or hard conversation.
A real person on the other end
Hit reply and tell me what’s going on with your team. I read every message.
Here’s the thing.
Most managers were never taught to lead. They were promoted for being good at their jobs, handed a team, and left to copy whatever their last boss did. I know, because that was me.
It took a Leadership Academy, a few great mentors and a lot of mistakes to figure out the difference. Worth Following is my way of passing it on, so you don’t have to learn it all the hard way.
If you want to become the kind of leader people still call years after they’ve moved on, I’d love to have you along.
David
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How often will I hear from you?
About every other Tuesday. Short enough to read with your morning coffee, and never more than I have something worth saying.
Who is it for?
New managers, experienced managers, and anyone who has worked for a bad boss and wants to be a better one. If you lead people, or hope to someday, it’s for you.
Can I reply?
Please do. Every email comes from me, and I read every reply. Some of the best conversations I’ve had started that way.
What if it’s not for me?
Every email has a one-click unsubscribe link. No hard feelings, and I will never share or sell your email address.