How to Build Stability during Turbulence
My brain never leaps to the best thing that could happen.
People usually jump to negative conclusions.
Imagined catastrophes make stability unlikely.
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Positive Illusions: 7 Ways to Defeat The Lake Wobegon Effect
We all create positive illusions about ourselves. Your temper isn’t that bad. After all, you don’t blow up as often as your mother did. People who lack positive illusions about themselves are often… Continue reading
4 Important Ways Complaining is Good for You
We had a time of joyous complaining before Easter lunch this year. Politicians spend all their time trying to make each other look bad. Putin won’t stop until someone stops him. One case… Continue reading
Leading Change: Why Things Get Worse Before they Get Better
Things typically get worse before they get better. That’s not pessimism. It’s reality. What happens when you ‘improve’ a practice or procedure at work? Productivity goes down. Frustration goes up. It takes time… Continue reading
7 Universal Principles that Explain the Persistent Problems of Leadership
7 universal principles: #1. If you’re persistently exhausted, you’re doing too many things. Reflections for exhausted leaders: What needs to be true for you to rest? What time will you stop working today?… Continue reading
3 Secret Powers of Gratitude that Make you a Superhero Leader
I’m not a fan of superstar leaders because leadership is about others. But grateful leaders are superheroes. 3 secret powers of gratitude #1. Secret power of guidance: Use gratitude to guide decisions. Ask… Continue reading