Most people like surprises—that is, when they’re gifts, good news, or spontaneous celebrations. But as we all know, surprises can take many forms, and sometimes, they’re not welcome interruptions from the status quo. Speaking personally, my husband has only been able to surprise me twice during our marriage, but Read more
We may not like working for or with DUDs, but we certainly can LEARN from them. We learn what NOT to do and what NOT to become. Be thankful for all the experiences you have along your own leadership journey, even the most difficult ones! -Sheri StaakRead more
DUD leaders are opportunistic and out for themselves. They’ll stab you in the back if it suits them. Integrity and character are everything for a WOW leader…never sacrifice them for any reason. –Sheri StaakRead more
The WOW journey isn’t a straight climb towards leadership nirvana. WOW leaders aren’t perfect—nor should they be. Moments of DUD behavior or lapses in WOW judgment happen to everyone at one time or another—because people are, after all, human. But with the recent suicide of Robin Williams—someone I Read more
A great leader might not be perfect, but they possess and exude qualities that are less DUD, and more WOW! –Sheri StaakRead more
No one knows for sure what qualities, attributes, or actions separate the kids on Santa’s Naughty or Nice lists. Do a few minor infractions decrease a child’s chances of being dubbed Nice, or is that status reserved only for those with spotless behavior records? Considering what I witnessed in my youth, and still Read more
If you’re working for a DUD leader, theres no love from above. Theres no support, guidance, or interest in your well-being as a talented, contributing member of the team. Theres only a calculated and one-sided tendency towards self-promotion, self-preservation, and self-love. When there’s no love from Read more
Most of what I write about WOW and DUD leaders is fairly straightforward–that is, there are clear-cut traits and characteristics that define and identify those in the two categories. For the most part, I can easily recognize a DUD when I’m forced to work with one. Identifying a WOW leader is also quite Read more
In business, forming cooperative relationships with like-minded WOWs helps you keep your friends close. But your enemies need attention, too. Don’t make the mistake of ignoring or avoiding those who oppose you or stand apart from your objectives. You need to know where the beast lurks and what makes it tick Read more
A DUD leader is notorious for issuing DUD or no directives at all…and then being negative, demeaning, and seemingly dumbfounded that great results were not somehow achieved. Those who are part of the DUD-led team, or those watching from the sidelines, are left shaking their heads and wondering: Read more
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