The Advantage of Strategic Disadvantage
The bluebirds emptied their nest, yesterday. Every year we watch the egg to flight ritual. One year we saw the young leave. This year we found one quaking in the grass. Beginning: Mother… Continue reading
Category Archive: Fear
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Taking Criticism Like a Pro
This question arrived from a reader: “My boss says I need to get better at taking criticism.” Confidence when criticized: Confidence is a product of knowing what to do next. Close your eyes… Continue reading
Breaking the Peek-A-Boo Cycle
Fear is behind leaders who withdraw into ivory towers. Transparency terrifies; they’re peak-a-boo leaders. Perhaps someone will see they don’t know as much as they pretend or can’t do as much as they… Continue reading
The Revealing Power of Fear
I’ve noticed an unsettling and revealing set of questions that my coach, Bob Hancox, asks. What’s most concerning for you? What makes this so important to you? What’s really at stake for… Continue reading
Escape from No-Man’s-Land
Transition is the no-man’s-land of “in between” where old hangs on while new is not yet. But, nothing really works. Temptation: The temptation of transition is going back. The pain that drove you… Continue reading
When Restraint Takes You Further
Leaders are liars when they say they believe in developing others but don’t display patience. Patience is a gift of trust, humility, and confidence to those who aren’t there yet. Growth implies potential… Continue reading