You Can’t Be Too Kind

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…

Three Decisions That Actually Get You to the C‑Suite

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How Worry Shrinks You

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.

Click to learn how.

Mastering Accountability

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.

Discover Your Energizing Values

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.

5 Truths About Trust

Trust isn’t agreement. It’s confidence that…

1. Weaknesses won’t be used as a weapon.
2. Leaders serves something bigger than themselves.
3. Words and actions walk hand in hand.

Symptoms of Distrust

1. Excessive CC’ing on emails.
2. Constant need for signoffs.
3. Repeated clarification requests.

Make everything easier with trust…