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
Vitality comes from being wholehearted.
Half-heartedness drains vitality because you’re moving in two directions at once. Part of you jumps in. Part of you holds back.
Give yourself fully to challenges. Receive vitality in return.
Avoid exhaustion.
Here’s how….
Show up “smart” to prove your value. Show up “stupid” to lift the value of others.
Make conversations about others, not you.
“Smart” leaders build dependence.
“Stupid” leaders build capability.
The goal isn’t looking smart. It’s strengthening others.
Click to learn how.
