Category Archive: Leadership Development

The Perils of Flexibility and the Unexplored Power of Unbending Resolve

Rigid people face challenges of their own making. But too much flexibility dilutes credibility.

Be flexible in method and unbending in values.

This post explores two areas where unbending resolve is necessary for leaders.

Go with the flow only when the current carries you where you want to go.

Time Management: Become a Vampire Killer

Your time belongs to you.

You might sell it, use it for yourself, or even squander it. Often, you give it to time vampires without realizing it.

Time management is self-management.

This post explains 7 simple ways to slay time vampires today.

Read this post to get a grip on time.

Discovering Soul in an Ego-Soaked World

Ego detox energizes soul. Choose vitality.

Stop telling lies to protect status.

Worry less about fairness.

View conversations as collaborations, not competitions.

Affirm others. Fix yourself.

Don’t beat yourself down for responsible failure.

We love leaders with soul. This post offers suggestions for leading with soul.

7 Churchill Quotes You May Not Know

Churchill carried England on the power of his voice. 7 Churchill Quotes: #1. Leaders define reality. Churchill gave people a bold way of seeing. “These are not dark days. These are great days.… Continue reading

Hard Work Doesn’t Earn Promotions

Work that isn’t noticed isn’t valued. People who work hard are overlooked for promotions every day. Helping doesn’t advance your career when others see you as a helper, not a leader. A reputation… Continue reading

Do 3 things to Rise Above Self-Deception

Self-deception means feeling wrong when you’re right and feeling justified when you’re wrong.

Self-deception is self-betrayal.

Do three things to rise above a pervasive limiter of leaders.

The most powerful words you say are the ones you say to yourself.