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12 Things to do When You Feel Like Quitting

Sometimes you feel like quitting. It might be after a big win or before a huge challenge. Maybe progress is slow or the goal is out of sight. Quitting is most tempting when pushing… Continue reading →

7 Ways to Look the Beast in the Eye

Optimism is foolish when it makes light of challenges. A little overconfidence inspires courage, but swagger goes wrong when it makes light of hairy beasts. Go ahead and overestimate your strengths a little,… Continue reading →

Solution Saturday: Dealing with Mr. Irrational

Dear Leadership Freak, I am needing some advice about how to handle a team member who seems to have some irrational behaviors. He has been part of our team for four years, had… Continue reading →

The Go-With Leader

Sometimes you blaze a trail. Other times, you lead from behind. The go-with leader walks beside. Do-for leaders: Compassionate leaders lean toward over-help. They jump in too soon. They solve other people’s struggles… Continue reading →

Leadership Tipping Points

If you want the same result, keep doing the same thing. You must do something different, if you expect to find new tipping points.   First: Lead the way by being the first one… Continue reading →

3 Habits That Make You Dumb, Regardless of Your IQ

Intelligence and talent aren’t the core components of remarkable leadership. Smart leaders do dumb things. Cocky talent relies too heavily on abilities. 3 habits that make you dumb, regardless of your IQ: Resent the… Continue reading →