Hope For Leaders

Unsuccessful leaders often work as hard as successful. What’s the difference?

Lackluster leaders know too much and grow too little. But every thriving leader I’ve met is hungry to learn.

Here’s how to use meeting openers as tools of hope.

The Best Ability

The best ability is teachability.

Those who love learning seek transformation. Are you?

You don’t learn when…

Confidence requires being right.
Success kills curiosity.
Self-reflection is for hippies.
Seeking transformation means you’re weak.

Learn how to develop the best ability….

Inspire Courage To Act

One option is a choice. Many options make a dilemma.

I work with leaders in the throes of a dilemma. I asked one leader, “Six months from now, what will you regret not doing?” He saw the path instantly.

The issue becomes courage after you see the path.

How coaches build courage?

The Life You Wish You Had

The life you wish you had can poison the life you have.

I have seen fantasies hobble leaders. The team you wish you had condemns the team you have. Your current paycheck mocks you. Your title insults you.

Envy is self-sabotage.

Find the cure for toxic aspiration.

Your Time Lens Shapes Direction

Time is a way of seeing.

The calendar and the clock impact decisions. Decisions shape direction.

Leaders make decisions with an emphasis on either the past, present, or future.

Discover your time-lens and learn how it impacts decisions.

3 Anchors That Hold You Back

Anchors stop movement. They hold you steady when you’ve arrived.

Anchors are obstacles when you haven’t arrived.

Every day, leaders do things that prevent progress.

Progress means letting go of…

Comfort.
Certainty.
Expertise.
Control.
Distraction.

Movement requires release.

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