The Three Powers of Belief
“If you believe it, you can achieve it” is nonsense. Reality always wins.
Belief’s power shows up in what it does to you.
Beliefs shape:
What you see.
What you feel.
What you do.
Successful leaders shape belief.
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How to Be a Bossy Boss
The simplest form of leadership is telling people what to do. Being bossy is good sometimes.
The problem isn’t being a bossy boss. The problem is being bossy all the time.
A good bossy boss creates clarity.
Learn the 3D Adaptive Leadership Model.
When to be a bossy boss?
10 Ways to Defeat Distraction
Technology trains us to crave distraction.
If you aren’t distracted now, you’re anticipating your next distraction.
Distraction delivers ankle-deep impact.
Learn 10 practical ways to regain control.
The Unasked Question
I heard a former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff say something shocking.
“The question I wish people would have asked me is, ‘How do you feel?’”
On another occasion I heard a CIO ask his CEO, “How do you feel about that?”
Learn to ask the unasked question.
Do What Makes You Unhappy
“Do what makes you happy” is bad advice.
“Life is not about you. It’s about what you do for others.” Tom Rath
The saying, “Life is too short to be unhappy” overlooks the value of meaningful discomfort.
Don’t do what makes you happy. Do what makes a difference.
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The Surprising Benefits of Gossip
“Go ahead, gossip about your a**hole boss. And make it nasty.” Bob Sutton
Silence isn’t always healthy, but not all gossip is the same.
The benefits of gossip aren’t found in attacking bad leaders. They’re found in helping teams survive them.
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