Category Archive: Leadership Development

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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Click the link to expand your leadership influence.

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.

The Surprising Guide to Lasting Impact

Personal struggle is an unexpected source of lasting impact.

“Life is not about you. It is about what you do for others.” – Tom Rath

Discover 10 sources of competence and learn how reflecting on your struggles can lead to meaningful contribution.

Transform personal challenges into opportunities for growth and leadership.

Dear Dan: Can You Lead When Your Life is in Shambles

A reader asks, “Can we be a good leader if our personal life is in shambles…?”

How good do you have to be to lead?

I gave this reader 5 observations. What do you think about my response?

How would you respond?

Lead with Ears: The Art of Energizing Aspirations

Discover the power of deep listening for leaders. Learn how ‘Lead with Ears’ can be used for energizing aspirations and to enhance influence.

This post reveals 7 impactful questions to unlock and empower your team’s true potential.

You can transform your leadership today.