Category Archive: Leading

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Self-Distancing: 4 Ways to Expand Perspective

You don’t think straight when emotions are high.

Self-distancing enables a new way of seeing. LeBron James used self-distancing when he left the Cleveland Cavaliers and went to the Lakers.

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How to Use Imagination Today

The line between imagination and reality is fuzzy when you’re 3-years old. Sadly, we outgrow pretend. Everything in the real world began with imagination. Imagination: Maya, our youngest granddaughter, baked cookies for us… Continue reading →

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How to Use Bragging

Eavesdropping originally meant standing under the eaves and secretly listening to conversations inside the house. Today it means to secretly listen. It’s foolish to eavesdrop because you’ll hear things you shouldn’t hear. But… Continue reading →

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5 Ways to Rest and Rejuvenate

Rest is more than watching Netflix all afternoon. Yes, you need to lift your feet and veg out once in a while. Yes, you need 8 hours of sleep. Downtime isn’t a waste… Continue reading →

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Sympathy, Empathy, or Compassion – What’s More Important

Sympathy and empathy are good. Compassion brings tangible value.

Surprisingly, you don’t have to feel other people’s feelings to have compassion.

What’s the difference between sympathy, empathy, and compassion?

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10 Reasons to Begin Journaling Today

Maybe you hate writing, or you don’t have time. But journaling is centering in a world gone mad.

Record your thoughts to understand yourself.