Category Archive: Leadership Development

Stand Out Without Standing Alone

Fitting in makes you insignificant. But what if you stand out in disruptive ways. Misaligned standouts irritate teams. A brilliant idiot pulls the rope three different ways at once. 7 ways to stand… Continue reading

Fatigue: 3 Dangers – 3 Unexpected Gifts

71% of professionals have experienced burnout. Over half have experienced it more than once. The numbers are higher in the public sector.

Constant pressure leads to fatigue. Burnout leads to defeat.

Aspirational leaders overestimate their capacity.

Sincerity causes overcommitment.

People-pleasers let people walk on their boundaries.

A 10-Minute Revolution: 7 Things You Can Accomplish in 10-minutes

Infatuation with dramatic change is the reason you’re stuck.

Transformation happens in 10-minute increments.

Momentum is a series of small successes.

Dedicate 10-minutes to one thing on this list. It will improve your day.

Keep doing it, it will change your life.

Cultivating Greatness: Your Personal Growth Manifesto

Personal growth is the first practice of remarkable leaders. Show up as the person you aspire to become. What are you waiting for? Average leaders show up as their best selves. Remarkable leaders… Continue reading

Could You Be a Lousy Listener Without Knowing

“When we are listened to, it creates us, makes us unfold and expand.” Brenda Ueland

You might be a lousy listener if…

#1. Listening feels easy.
#2. Listening is about technique.
#3. Solutions are top of mind.

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The Truth about Emotion: Stop Solving Problems that Don’t Exist

Feelings are based on perceptions. An imagined offense causes real resentment.

Emotion produces action. Emotion based on an imagined violation results in destructive action.

Stop solving problems that don’t exist.

Don’t trust your feelings. Do this instead.