Category Archive: Fear

Too Afraid to Matter

Image source *** Fear binds to the present. Paralyzing fear pats you on the back when nothing changes. Fear cheers for the status quo. Fear says; don’t stand out because you’ll: Look foolish.… Continue reading

How to Bring Out the Best

Bringing out your best is child’s play compared to bringing out their best. Leaders who bring out the best in others make courage possible. Nothing meaningful happens without courage. Encourage courage. Everyone is… Continue reading

Facing Reluctance

Don’t waste yourself. You can – you must – lead. Every connection, challenge, problem, pain-point, opportunity, or exchange, opens doors to leadership – to make things better. Reject: Embarrassment with your desire to make… Continue reading

12 Ways to Find Your Confidence

*** Lack of confidence is the dirty secret in top leaders. Insecure leaders often cover insecurities with strutting. Cocky is compensation for lack of confidence. Cocky is phony confidence. Puffing up, putting down,… Continue reading

16 Dumb Questions You’re Afraid to Ask

The hardest question to ask is the obvious one. Fearful leaders remain silent. Courageous leaders ask. What are we doing? Compared to what? Who said? Why not? Move from “either/or” to “and” by asking,… Continue reading

From Tantrums to Leadership

Image source by by Piotr Siedlecki Weak, fearful leaders are like unrully two year olds. They create messes and throw tantrums. Undeveloped, incompetent leaders are “takers” who believe followers exist to serve them Weak… Continue reading