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Value is a Journey of Two Steps

Traditional goals are trivial distractions.

The more value you bring, the greater you become.

Value is the positive impact you have on others.

Don’t focus on success. Focus on bringing value.

The best way to become your best self is to bring value to others.

Today’s challenge for remarkable leaders…

Flourish or Stink – Skunks or Bees

There are two types of leaders, skunks and bees.

Work stinks when skunks show up. People bear fruit when bees show up.

Here are 7 ways to help people flourish.

How can you help people flourish today?

Thrive with an Incompetent Boss

People feel like giving up when leaders cheer incompetent bosses.

Higher ups love great results.

Unethical leaders support lousy managers if, trouble isn’t too loud, and costs aren’t too high.

How can you thrive when your boss is a jerk-hole.

Who Wins – Technology or Humanity

AI chatbot suggests teen kill parents.

Apart from mindfulness, technology distracts, dilutes, and destroys humanity. Mindfulness is noticing the present moment. Distraction is neglecting or ignoring the present.

Digital mindfulness addresses the difficulty of constant connectivity.

How are you navigating the challenges and opportunities of AI?

Progressive Leaders Know the Answer to “How” is “Who”

It’s normal to ask, “How are we going to reach our goals?” Results don’t magically appear. They depend on people.

Progressive leaders know the answer to “how” is “who”.

Don’t let conventional leadership limit your potential.

How to connect achievement to people?

3 Powerful Ways to Energize Tired People

You’re a black hole when all you think about is what you need from others.

Energize tired people by pouring fuel into their cup.

Meaning kindles energy. People hate meaningless work.

Know what matters.
Explain what matters.
Reward what matters.
Repeat what matters.

Energizing people is the heart of successful leadership.