Comments for Patti Cotton

Comment on Recognizing Grudges and Hidden Tensions: Spotting Energy Drains Before They Take Root by Ray Baldon

Ray Baldon — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:49:40 +0000

In reply to Patti Cotton. Patti and Chris I agree with both of you. So often they assume energy drains and road blocks are caused by someone else down the line not them. It takes humbleness and maturity to be both honest and self reflective.

Comment on Recognizing Grudges and Hidden Tensions: Spotting Energy Drains Before They Take Root by Patti Cotton

Patti Cotton — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:11:04 +0000

In reply to Chris williamson. Chris, I agree. As with any human being, when a leader refuses to engage in self-reflection or take responsibility for the internal roadblocks that hinder their effectiveness, the entire organization feels the impact.

Comment on Recognizing Grudges and Hidden Tensions: Spotting Energy Drains Before They Take Root by Chris williamson

Chris williamson — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 01:43:26 +0000

Great arrival Patti. Resentment is a drain but many times it’s personal and not business related. Leaders who lack self confidence or who micromanage carry resentment and bias.

Comment on Combating Decision Fatigue: Empowering Executives to Make Better Choices by Larado Robinson, MAOL, PE

Larado Robinson, MAOL, PE — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 11:34:38 +0000

Excellent article! Typically, when I see such exhaustion, I ask the question, “Are you delegating?” Too many leaders want to make all the decisions and not delegate those decisions to others. That will quickly lead to burnout, no matter how much you love the work! To avoid this, I have advised others to use the decision funnel that walks through eliminating, automating, or delegating. These steps will help one determine how to handle a task in front of them. If someone must perform the task, then so be it. However, they must be honest with themselves, especially regarding delegation. Delegation is not just handing someone the task or decision and walking away. Delegation typically takes an investment of your time, investing in someone else’s growth, before you can delegate. The question is, are you willing?

Rest is also bigger than many realize. I recall walking into our college computer lab (we had those in my day) one morning and seeing a friend frazzled because she couldn’t figure out why her computer code was not performing as she desired. She had been up all night trying to figure it out with no success. The assignment was due that day, and she was completely at her wit’s end. I asked her if I could take a look, and within a couple of minutes, the problem was solved. Lack of rest killed her ability to think clearly. Sometimes, we simply need to get some rest and recharge.

Thanks, Patti… excellent article.

Comment on From Firefighting to Strategic Leadership: Breaking the Cycle of Urgency by Chris

Chris — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 20:55:47 +0000

Great article. Transforming from firefighter to proactive leadership model is imperative for long term success. Thanks for sharing.

Comment on Navigating the Maze of Polycrisis in Executive Decision-Making by Tom Osborn

Tom Osborn — Wed, 15 May 2024 15:55:30 +0000

WOW. Patti. So skillfully navigated. A lot of buzzwords there, and you seem to understand them all. I definitely need to give your “work with Jane” a second read. Thank you for caring about “your target people.” These solutions were intricate and multi-layered.

I love the way you develope
and execute your skills!

♥️♥️ Tom & ???? Gretta