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Unlock the Heart of Leadership

Fear rules in heartless organizations.

Hiding your heart creates distance.

Leadership is influence. Influence requires connection. Heart is the fiber of connection.

Success without heart is failure in disguise.

How to unlock the heart of leadership…

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Accountability Without Authority

How would you hold people accountable if you didn’t have authority? Don’t demand what must be given.

Coercion doesn’t produce ownership.

Accountability isn’t the cure for low commitment; it’s an expression of high commitment.

This post shows you how to develop healthy accountability practices.

Aligned or Misaligned: Team Culture Decides 

I’m hosting another great book giveaway. This one comes from an experienced leader who knows how to build team culture.

Culture is what you do, not what you say.

Jump in early on this post, leave a comment to become eligible for your complimentary copy.

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Two Surprising Secrets of Boredom

There are two traps in leadership, constant productivity and merciless efficiency.

Frenetic schedules reflect productivity, efficiency, and arrogance. A leader committed to constant productivity has rejected their humanity.

You’re better than a hamster on a wheel. Make time for stillness.

Boredom isn’t a problem; it’s a bridge.

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Stop Telling People to Cheer Up

Happiness all the time is an oppressive fantasy.

Sometimes it’s better to clam up than to say “cheer up.” Sadness has legitimate reasons.

When happiness is your goal, painful emotions feel like failure.

Every leader experiences dark emotions. Listen closely to the wisdom of your dark friend.

Why Learning is Hard

Your heart opens to learning when you celebrate the success of others.

Suppose you resent a colleague’s promotion. You complain they’re a brown-noser. Playing politics won them advancement. The thought of learning from their promotion offends you.

Jealousy shrinks your brain. Resentment chokes growth.

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