My wife laughed at me while we were singing in church. I complained, “What? I’m singing harmony.” She said, “No, you’re not.”
The hardest person to see is yourself.
The most common blindspot: believing you don’t have them.
What if the people who hint you should change are right?
5 Leadership Blindspots…
Poking fun at death relieves the tension.
“After Wendell Phillips’s death, someone met Judge Hoar and asked him if he intended to attend the funeral. ‘No,’ answered the Judge, ‘I don’t; but I approve of it.’” NY Times 1885
A friend asked, “What two words would you love to hear at your funeral?”
I dodged the question…
Transitions disappoint inflated expectations.
Running faster doesn’t solve disappointment. Wisdom unplugs the treadmill.
Fools speed up the treadmill after setbacks. Wisdom sells the treadmill.
We bought two BK Whoppers for a buck while in college. It was a thrill. Now I need lobster to get excited.
Transitions teach wisdom, if you pause.
Push limits before setting limits.
Over-commitment is inevitable for aspirational leaders.
“…only those who will wish to go too far can possibly find out just how far one can go.” T.S. Eliot
Manage excess; don’t avoid it.
Over-commitment is a gift. Expect it. Use it. Don’t beat yourself down because of it.
There are two traps in leadership, constant productivity and merciless efficiency.
Frenetic schedules reflect productivity, efficiency, and arrogance. A leader committed to constant productivity has rejected their humanity.
You’re better than a hamster on a wheel. Make time for stillness.
Boredom isn’t a problem; it’s a bridge.
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Show people they matter before they close their heart. An open heart strives to grow, enjoys being coached, and welcomes honest feedback. Feeling significant fuels motivation.
Genuine interest in team members energizes engagement. But when people feel devalued, they focus on daily minimum requirements.
How to use a 6-panel storyboard…
