In Leadership You’re Always Being Evaluated

In Leadership You’re Always Being Evaluated By Noel Massie  Sting’s song Every Breath You Take reminds me a bit what it’s like to be a company president, CEO or business owner. Everyone in the company could sing along:   Every single day, every word you say, every game you play, I’ll be watching you.  There is …

Chapter #1: Leading Is a Daily Discipline, Not a Personality Trait

Chapter #1: Leading Is a Daily Discipline, Not a Personality Trait By Noel Massie There are no casual moments in leadership. I learned that the hard way. On my first day as a supervisor, I stood in front of my new team, waiting silently to be introduced. They didn’t know who I was, so they …

The Terms and Conditions of Value Based Leadership

The Terms and Conditions of Value Based Leadership By Noel Massie My 2011 BMW has 139,000 miles on it. The warranty expired after 50,000 miles and, as a precaution, I purchased extended protection.  I knew that any future repairs could be very expensive. It seemed like a sound decision to buy the policy. As it …

Integrity: Your Crown Jewel

Integrity: Your Crown Jewel By Noel Massie (An excerpt from my upcoming book, “Congrats! You’ve Been Promoted”). Learn how to pre-order your copy here! Warren Buffet, one of the wealthiest men in the world, explained when hiring people “you’re looking for three things, generally, in a person: Intelligence, energy and integrity.  If they don’t have that …