“They flatter one another out of contempt, and their desire to rule one another makes them bow and scrape.” Marcus Aurelius
Using flattery invites people to look down on you. Neediness is obvious. (Adapted from Epictetus)
Solomon said, “The one who flatters his neighbor spreads a net for his steps.”
It’s easy to amplify the negative voice in someone’s head. Challenge them to contribute. Say nothing when they do.
People who feel they don’t matter hold back. Potential dies quietly.
Leaders shrink people with silence.
Ingratitude denies worth.
People who feel strong go further than those who feel weak.
You don’t aspire to lead life-sucking meetings.
Bad habits are never intentional.
You’re so busy doing things that you don’t take time to improve the way you do things. Constant hurry ignites frustration.
Fix meetings in 5 minutes.
Distracted leaders drown in what’s broken. Fixing dilutes energy. Fueling multiplies it.
Fixers look like heroes. But leaders fuel brush fires.
Maximize what’s working.
Words are money.
Some words return life. Others empty your wallet.
Blabbermouths trigger inflation.
Learn how to invest your words skillfully.
My sole strength is in my tenacity. Louis Pasteur
Tenacity is the bridge between goals and achievement.
Learn four ways to build tenacity in others.
