In Praise of Doing
I used to excuse my lack of doing with the comfort that I wanted to do something. Passionate sincere wanting without performance is, however, cheap, easy, and self-deluding. Wanting to do something doesn’t… Continue reading
Category Archive: Personal Growth
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How to choose your leadership-identity
I’m soon to be a grandfather for the fourth time. The first three grandchildren called me Poppi but that’s been shortened to pop. I’ve intentionally chosen my Pop identity. I’m the wacky, fun… Continue reading
Five sure fire ways to spot a Great Coach
You don’t clearly see yourself; no one does. You sell yourself short – you need to be lifted. You’re arrogant – you need a courageous push-back. Your ideas seem right because they’re yours… Continue reading
22 Powerful ways to Overcome Discouragement
Ignore anyone that says they don’t get discouraged. We are bombarded with – be positive, think positive – messages because leaders get discouraged. Sad but true. 22 suggestions for overcoming discouragement: Ask someone… Continue reading
Letting people see our Frailties
People that know me best compliment me least and people that know me least compliment me most. Some compliments aren’t sincere. They’re flattery. A compliment is flattery when it’s designed to manipulate us.… Continue reading
A What Without a How
A “what” without a “how” is like a car without gas. My “what” statement: What I’m doing in life is adding value to others in ways consistent with who I am and that… Continue reading