“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.
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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.
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What you repeatedly talk about becomes easier to notice.
Your language lens creates focus.
You’re an expert at proving your words are right.
How to shift your language lens?
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When I ask leaders, “Who might do some of the things you’re doing?” Some respond, “I’d love to delegate, but they’re not ready yet.”
What if they’re not ready because you haven’t prepared them?
Successful leadership is seen in the growth of others.
Here’s how…
