Tapping the Power of “For You”
Don’t use “we” when you mean “you”. “We” is at best weak and at worst deceptive when you really mean “you”. When you expect someone else to take ownership and action say “you”.… Continue reading
Category Archive: Personal Growth
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We Have Met the Enemy
You come to a point when you realize you are at the center of your deepest frustrations. What you do then, determines your destiny. Growth begins with the realization that you are the problem,… Continue reading
10 Ways to Make People Feel Powerful
You influence the way people feel about themselves. When you make people feel weak, they act in fear. When you make people feel powerful, they act with boldness. Boldness takes you further than fear.… Continue reading
5 Ways to Dig Your Own Well
Your most powerful contributions are the answers you’ve found for yourself. A struggle answered is purpose found. Profundity is relative: What’s simple to you is profound to others. You’ve grown bored with the profound… Continue reading
10 Ways to Disengage in an Engaging Way
Leadership roles are frequently redefined in growing organizations. Leaders grow with growing organizations or both stagnate and die. Growing organizations require leaders to become novices again and again. Stepping back and letting go:… Continue reading
Patterns That Served You Well in the Past
Warning: Life’s ruts start feeling like well-worn jeans. Every morning you slip into patterns that served you well in the past. You need a kick in the pants to reignite the adventure. I said:… Continue reading