Category Archive: Personal Growth

Neglected Realities: The Dog Ate Part of Your Puzzle

The games you play to be a “good” leader cause disappointment and frustration. The real you is all you have to give. 2 neglected realities of leadership: #1. Pieces are missing from your… Continue reading

A Two Question Ritual to Change Your Day

Leadership always has trajectory. What’s yours? How is your attitude breathing vitality into others? How are your actions strengthening relationships? Daily rituals establish trajectory. A two question ritual to change your day: #1.… Continue reading

Leadership Derailers: Blind Spots – I’m So Awesome

I’m so awesome! There are a dozen yellow roses on the counter in our house. I bought them for my bride. Frankly, she receives flowers much more than on Valentine’s Day. I’m a… Continue reading

5 Surefire Ways to Make Today Better than Yesterday

You will never enjoy work until you stop blaming others for your dissatisfaction. 5 surefire ways to make today better than yesterday: #1. Honor the power of words. One negative interaction erases many… Continue reading

Leadership Derailers: Fatigue as a Badge of Honor

Leadership is challenging. Don’t make it harder than it needs to be. Ego confuses fatigue with importance. If you aren’t tired and stressed, you must not be important! Leadership derailers: fatigue as a… Continue reading

How to Show Up as Your Best Self Today

Leaders are too concerned about doing everything right. Focus on showing up as your best self if you aspire to do things right. Justifications for worst-self leadership: #1. Burning hair. You can’t bring… Continue reading