are in the state of denial. They don’t believe there is a problem at all. These are the ones that do the most harm to themselves and most especially to others. It’s difficult to convince people to change when they don’t see that there is a problem. Did you ever come across a woman that insists she’s a size 4 when shJust as most of us know what it really takes to lose weight, most are also aware of what is necessary to manage well. Both things are simple, but they are by no means easy. Much as being healthy requires a lifestyle change and a return to the basics, so does being a good manager.

The way to lose weight, of course is to burn off more calories than are consumed. Eat less and/or exercise more. Simple. To be a good manager, follow the golden rule. Treat others as you would like to be treated. Everything stems from that. Equally simple.

So what’s the problem? Despite the fact that there is more written about leadership and management now than ever - more books, more aids, more methodologies to show the way - Americans remain fatter than ever, and management in the aggregate is worse now than ever. How can this be?

The simple answer is that it’s hard. It’s hard to eat healthy and exercise. It’s hard to do what is necessary to be a good manager. If it weren’t hard, everyone would be doing it. Not only is hard to be a good manager and remain healthy but it’s frequently enjoyable to do the opposite. It’s fun to eat unhealthy foods. It’s fun to go on management junkets and service our needs as opposed to those of the organization.

Some are in the state of denial. They don’t believe there is a problem at all. These are the ones that do the most harm to themselves and most especially to others. It’s difficult to convince people to change when they don’t see that there is a problem. Did you ever come across a woman that insists she’s a size 4 when she

rse is to burn off more calories than are consumed. Eat less and/or exercise more. Simple. To be a good manager, follow the golden rule. Treat others as you would like to be treated. Everything stems from that. Equally simple.

So what’s the problem? Despite the fact that there is more written about leadership and management now than ever - more books, more aids, more methodologies to show the way - Americans remain fatter than ever, and management in the aggregate is worse now than ever. How can this be?

The simple answer is that it’s hard. It’s hard to eat healthy and exercise. It’s hard to do what is necessary to be a good manager. If it weren’t hard, everyone would be doing it. Not only is hard to be a good manager and remain healthy but it’s frequently enjoyable to do the opposite. It’s fun to eat unhealthy foods. It’s fun to go on management junkets and service our needs as opposed to those of the organization.

Some are in the state of denial. They don’t believe there is a problem at all. These are the ones that do the most harm to themselves and most especially to others. It’s difficult to convince people to change when they don’t see that there is a problem. Did you ever come across a woman that insists she’s a size 4 when sh

nd management now than ever - more books, more aids, more methodologies to show the way - Americans remain fatter than ever, and management in the aggregate is worse now than ever. How can this be?

The simple answer is that it’s hard. It’s hard to eat healthy and exercise. It’s hard to do what is necessary to be a good manager. If it weren’t hard, everyone would be doing it. Not only is hard to be a good manager and remain healthy but it’s frequently enjoyable to do the opposite. It’s fun to eat unhealthy foods. It’s fun to go on management junkets and service our needs as opposed to those of the organization.

Some are in the state of denial. They don’t believe there is a problem at all. These are the ones that do the most harm to themselves and most especially to others. It’s difficult to convince people to change when they don’t see that there is a problem. Did you ever come across a woman that insists she’s a size 4 when sh

be a good manager. If it weren’t hard, everyone would be doing it. Not only is hard to be a good manager and remain healthy but it’s frequently enjoyable to do the opposite. It’s fun to eat unhealthy foods. It’s fun to go on management junkets and service our needs as opposed to those of the organization.

Some are in the state of denial. They don’t believe there is a problem at all. These are the ones that do the most harm to themselves and most especially to others. It’s difficult to convince people to change when they don’t see that there is a problem. Did you ever come across a woman that insists she’s a size 4 when sh

are in the state of denial. They don’t believe there is a problem at all. These are the ones that do the most harm to themselves and most especially to others. It’s difficult to convince people to change when they don’t see that there is a problem. Did you ever come across a woman that insists she’s a size 4 when she’s more like a 14? How about the “I’m just big boned” line? Some awful managers think they are the greatest. They routinely violate basic management tenets and twist and warp management wisdom to reflect positively on themselves. They need a “near death” experience to awaken.

Some are born leaders. They don’t think about leadership at all. They just have an innate ability to manage and lead well. It comes easy to them. Similarly, some are born with higher metabolisms, and are naturally more muscular. Some managers never pick up a book or go to a seminar yet are masters at leading. Some people eat whatever they want yet remain slim and muscular. Life is not fair, but that doesn’t mean that leadership can’t be learned or that those with slower metabolisms can’t lose weight. It simply means that for those that are not naturally gifted, it will take more time and more effort. They may never be as great, but they can make improvements and become good managers.

Unfortunately, others believe that they are lost causes. “Why bother? I’ll just buy a bigger pair of pants.” “Gotta die of something.” “I’ll just collect the pay check and try to do what it takes to stay employed. There’s no hope for me anyway.”

There are those that recognize the n