If you want to know why your people are not performing well, step up to the mirror and take a peek.

As a manager the important thing is not what happens when you are there, but what happens when you are not there

Effective team leaders adjust their style to provide what the group can't provide for itself.

Many people measure their success by wealth, recognition, power and status. There's nothing wrong with those, but if that's all you're focused on, you're missing the boat...if you focus on significance -using your time and talent to serve others -that's when truly meaningful success can come your way.

A little flattery makes people feel good about themselves. When you notice someone looking great, give them a compliment.

Consistency isn't behaving the same way all the time.

To ensure that your work is also a play, I recommend that you develop a personal mission statement. This will help you find what it is to enjoy so much that you lose track of time when you're doing it.