Category Archive: Leading

The 12 Dragons all Leaders Face

The dragons you face are inside you. Stop blaming. Your shortfalls belong to you. Face the dragon. You are the dragon. The 12 dragons all leaders face: Building the team: Lead yourself to… Continue reading

7 Responses that Defeat Defensiveness

People don’t make you feel defensive. Defensiveness is your response. Defensiveness is feeling attacked when others are trying to help. Defensive language: My natural response to criticism or corrective feedback is self-protection. After… Continue reading

7 Quick Techniques that Make Meetings Better Today

Vibrant meetings are as rare as they are beautiful.

Here are 7 quick techniques you can use today.

Half-Done Compassion

You have time to connect with people and show compassion. In the end, great relationships enhance our ability to work together productively.

How to Bridge the Unseen Gap between Perception and Intent

Perception determines response. You respond to frowns different than smiles, unless the smile seems disingenuous.

The way you’re perceived governs how people respond to you. This wouldn’t matter if leadership was done in isolation.

Get a Grip on the Power of Identity

The most powerful leadership principle I’ve learned is, Identity drives behavior.

When you lose yourself to work, you forget who you are. Energy drains. Frustration sets in.

True success today requires authenticity.

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