What’s the Bravest Thing You Could Do Today
Yesterday I asked a question I’ve never asked a client before. “What’s the bravest thing you could do today?” His thinking shifted. His eyes went first to the ceiling and then around the… Continue reading
Category Archive: Courage
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The Surprising Face of Belief
Believe in people if you expect greatness from them. But what does it look like? 4 faces of disbelief: Accepting mediocrity. There’s nothing inspiring about being average when people are capable of remarkable.… Continue reading
Don’t Believe Your Momma
Don’t believe your momma. She kept telling you to be careful. Fear is resistance to greatness. Encourage greatness: We have a daredevil granddaughter. The parents of this two year old thrill-seeker bought her… Continue reading
How to Find the Courage to Fulfill the First Responsibility of Leadership
There are always good reasons to play it safe. Repeating the past may be painful, but at least it’s predictable. Fear is the reason today is like yesterday. Every meaningful act requires courage. Aristotle… Continue reading
You Aren’t Fit to Lead if Your Greatest Strength is Seeing Weakness
You aren’t fit to lead if your greatest strength is seeing weakness. Smart talented leaders find it easy to point out inadequacies, describe what’s wrong, and explain disagreements. There’s no creativity in pointing… Continue reading
How to use Caution Like a Leader and Act with Discreet Boldness
Do something where failure matters. Too much caution results in inactive leadership. All leadership requires action. When I ask experienced leaders what they would do differently, they often say they would take more… Continue reading