The Dark Night of the Soul
Everyone descends into the dark night of the soul a time or two or three. Some absorb the darkness. Others rise. This post is about the difference. The difference between everyday blues and… Continue reading
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4 Ways Sadness Leads to Gladness
There’s nothing wrong with feeling down. You don’t have to sing “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” when it hits the fan.
Give yourself a break.
Sadness leads to gladness, but it’s a roundabout route.
Here are 4 ways sadness leads to gladness.
How to Defeat the Dark Side of Imagination
Imagination causes anxiety. I was afraid of the dark when I was a kid. Monsters lurked in the closet. I still imagine monsters where none exist. A headache is a brain tumor. Indigestion… Continue reading
The Dark Secrets of Patience
Speaking softly while red-faced with anger isn’t patience. Self-control proves you aren’t a two-year old. You can’t be patient and upset at the same time. Impatience is frustrated with delay and annoyed with… Continue reading
7 Tips to Succeed with Difficult Conversations
It’s stressful to host a crucial conversation. Not having it is worse.
Every day is dark when you delay difficult conversations, but most of us do.
Timely action increases success and lowers stress.
The 10 Simplest Ways to Turn Challenges into Opportunities
Even optimists know sunny skies grow dark quickly.
Plans derail. Teams implode. Results disappoint. Talent moves on. Mistakes escalate. Crisis erupts. Skillful leaders turn challenges into opportunities.
Here are the 10 simplest ways to turn challenges into opportunities that I can think of this morning.