Mastering Grounded Confidence

Don’t lie to yourself. Grounded confidence begins with truth-telling.

Confidence Killers

Inaction.
Constant reassurance.
Thinking without action.
Avoiding discomfort.
Comparing yourself with others.
Hiding mistakes.

Grounded confidence requires courage to act and humility to learn.

“When I stepped on the court, I wasn’t out there hoping I could win.” Larry Bird

Multiply Or Die

Success is more about freedom than control.

You’re a bottleneck until others can act without permission. Provide direction. Establish boundaries. Release competent people to tell themselves how to act.

Success comes to leaders who multiply leaders.

Comfort Makes You Stupid

Skillful fools dig their own graves.

“I finally decided I was going to give the best hour of the day to improving my own mind.” Charlie Munger

Don’t pound your chest because of what you do. Brag about what you’re learning.

Here are 4 Ways to Not be Stupid.

Enjoy Happiness

Sadness doesn’t make work easier.

Don’t let the other shoe steal your happiness. Sadness isn’t a virtue. Let yourself be happy.

For heaven’s sake, savor the win awhile.

Learn 7 practical ways to enjoy happiness.

The Five Feelings of Love at Work

Infatuation seeks pleasure. Love seeks to serve.  

Infatuation is a reaction. Love is intentional action.

Leaders love by pursuing the best interest of others.

Love is the most powerful force in business.

Click to learn The Five Feelings of Love at Work!

Dos and Don’ts of Receiving Recognition

Lack of recognition runs rampant in organizations. The only time you’re noticed is when you screw up.

You spend hours preparing for a tough conversation that goes well. Who knows?

Hard work is often overlooked.

Multiply recognition by receiving it skillfully.