Pour energy into the closest circles of responsibility first. Don’t obsess over distant problems. Embrace immediate duties.
Grow influence by handling near responsibilities well. Say “no” to external demands that dilute your highest responsibilities.
“Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one.” Marcus Aurelius
You can’t be too kind when kindness includes toughness.
Kindness without truthfulness means others run your life. Truthfulness without kindness makes you a jerk-hole.
Kindness gives life to hope.
Truthfulness energizes progress.
You earn credibility when you know how to be tender and tough.
Here’s how…
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The most unremarkable thing leaders do is worry about themselves.
Self-concern is natural. Self-obsession is destructive.
Life shrinks when self-protection becomes your goal.
Turn fear into service.
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Don’t confuse accountability with intimidation. Pressure produces compliance, not commitment.
Accountability is drawing out the best in others.
Don’t pressure people. Call them into ownership.
One of my clients felt energized after cleaning her closets. Creating order prepared her to tackle big challenges.
Life feels lighter when everything is in its place.
Order expands capacity.
Energizing values bring vitality to duty.
Use the 11th question to reveal energizing values.
