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From Negative Feelings to Positive Action.

Image source Negative emotion motivates change. Without negative feelings you get more of the same. Emotions like sadness, fear, anger, and hatred, typically indicate something’s wrong. Negative emotions challenge. Positive emotions confirm. Stuck-people… Continue reading →

How to Get Over Yourself

The world is full of leaders who are full of themselves. it’s a real eye-opener when you realize the world doesn’t revolve around you. When you were two years old, you could be… Continue reading →

How to Define Reality

Some believe repetition creates reality. For example, keep repeating, “I’m a great leader,” and you’ll become a great leader. In other words, lie to yourself enough and you’ll believe a lie. Words aren’t… Continue reading →

How to Make People Feel Powerful

Image source Dominant, controlling leaders complain about helpless followers. They say things like, “No one takes initiative.” The more control you exercise, the less power they feel. The more you say, “No,” the… Continue reading →

Seven Secrets to Listening When Time is Short

The need to feel important closes ears and open’s mouths. Listening is both humble and humbling. Talking makes you feel important. Listening to others makes them feel important. Seven reasons you don’t listen:… Continue reading →

16 Practices that Reignite Momentum

You lost momentum because you did the right thing too long. Momentum never changes until something changes. Igniting momentum requires shifts in attitudes, behaviors, methods, and results. 16 practices to reignite momentum: Celebrate… Continue reading →