Listening is harder than talking.
What would happen to people if you were more excited to listen than speak?
Ears expand influence.
The more you need to do, the more you need to listen.
The secret to expanding your influence is in your ears.
Learn the 7 Powers of Listening.
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.” Carl Rogers
Self-acceptance is the starting point of change. Controlling leaders loosen their grip when they accept themselves.
Accepting yourself isn’t complacency.
Acceptance precedes transformation.
Gain insights about self-acceptance in leadership.
Confusion becomes opportunity when you show up stupid.
Pretending you know is self-sabotage.
The more smoke you blow, the less credible you become.
You’re stagnant when you run from confusion.
Learn how to show up stupid in a leaderly way.
Big ego says, “I’m great and you’re not.”
The issue isn’t if you have ego, it’s how much.
You need enough ego to believe you can make a difference, but not so much that you don’t need others.
Learn 5 practices of healthy ego.
“The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure.” Joseph Campbell
Pessimists bring up opportunities in ways that make teams feel small. They emphasize risk more than ability.
Leaders always think about the possibility of failure.
5 Ways to Find Optimism
Pressuring people is the lazy leader’s method of motivation.
Anticipate disengagement once you begin pressuring people.
Inspire. Don’t pressure.
The more you pressure people, the more you need to pressure people.
Discover:
3 Essentials to Inspiration
3 Questions that Ignite Inspiration
