Dealing with a Control Freak’s Tantrum
It feels great to get your way and lousy when you don’t. Hot emotion is a control freak’s tantrum. Popping veins and red faces are an adult’s way of throwing themselves on the… Continue reading
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7 Ways to Get a Grip on Daily Life
You are the reason your life is like it is. 7 ways to get a grip on daily life: #1. Pack your schedule. When someone calls for an appointment, don’t look for a… Continue reading
What if…
Stop asking, “What about?” Start asking, “What if?” What if the people you’re trying to please approved of you? How would you spend your energy? Living to please others is serving fear. Serve… Continue reading
3 Strategies to Fuel Vitality and Eliminate Gossip
Gossip makes weak leaders feel powerful. It’s foolish to undermine the people you’re counting on. Strong teams aren’t built by spreading venom, focusing on weaknesses, or dredging up animosity. Real leaders don’t feel strong… Continue reading
The 7 Powers of Weakness
Don’t wait until you have it “all together” to lead. Arrogant leaders parade strengths. Successful leaders understand the power of weaknesses. You’re untrustworthy and disqualified from leadership, if you don’t have weaknesses. Authentic leaders are… Continue reading
One Key Practice that Develops Character
Character is repetition. Mortimer Adler summaries Aristotle, “We are what we repeatedly do.” But there’s more. “Character is destiny.” Heraclitus. You become what you repeatedly do. That’s hope and responsibility. Occasional anger doesn’t… Continue reading