Category Archive: Personal Growth

How to Persevere Without Destroying Yourself

I’ve been the victim of bad grit. You have too. We’ve put our heads down, closed our minds, and plowed forward. In the process we hurt ourselves and others. Bad grit is one… Continue reading →

16 Ways to Think Like a Leader

The title of leader is common, even cheap. But, a person who thinks like a leader is a thing of beauty. The first step toward becoming a leader is thinking like one. Leadership… Continue reading →

The Journey is the Answer

Leaders always land in the wilderness, eventually. It feels like failure – but it’s transformation – for all who emerge on the other side. His summary of the wilderness was, “The wheels came off.”… Continue reading →

How to Deal with Honest Self-Deception

You know when you deceive others, but you deceive yourself with a clear conscience. Self-deception feels like honesty. You beat yourself up when you should encourage yourself. Or, you let yourself off too easily.… Continue reading →

13 Questions That Eliminate Clutter and Create Clarity

New Year’s is just another day with a sunrise and sunset. The way we think about New Year’s is what makes it different. New Year’s is a finish and starting line all at… Continue reading →

12 Questions that Solve Collisions of Expectation

Remarkable leaders exceed expectation. Organizations love or hate leaders based on expectation. Exceed expectation and you’re respected, honored, even revered. Disappoint expectation long enough, you’re gone. Excitement, joy, sadness, and disappointment are rooted… Continue reading →