Category Archive: Leading

10 Stupid Things Smart Leaders Do

“Stupid is as stupid does.” Forest Gump The danger of stupid is it seems smart. Smart people do stupid things. You must quit doing stupid things to make room for smart things. The… Continue reading →

4 Things You Need to Quit Now

The first thing you need to quit is lying to yourself. Everyone who rejects their humanity lives a lie. Superman and Wonder Woman only exist in comic books. Arrogance destroys you, but you… Continue reading →

20 Questions You Can Use to Audit Personal Energy

“Being an energizer is 4X more important than your title, position in a hierarchy, position in an influence network, or your position in an information network.” Kim Cameron Teams with one deadbeat suffer… Continue reading →

Initiative: 4 Ways to Act without Permission

New ideas always encounter resistance. Success requires initiative. Leaders act without permission. There’s too much permission-asking in organizations. You’ve been asking permission all your life. It began when you were a kid. How… Continue reading →

5 Steps to Transform Your Life

The longer you go the wrong way, the more unlikely your best life becomes. Don’t wait for the perfect boss, job, or opportunity. Take responsibility for personal transformation. Take charge of your trajectory… Continue reading →

3 Powerful Steps Toward Confidence

Life without confidence is agony. “Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” Helen Keller Insecurity loves excuse-making. You’re less than you could be when you’re afraid to make a decision. 7 signs… Continue reading →