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
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10 Ways to Rise Up After Screwing Up
Everyone who tries fails. Growth happens when you fail and own it, not until. Everyone who blames stays the same. The price of greatness is responsibility. Taking responsibility sets leaders apart from the… Continue reading
The Four Letter Word that Makes the Difference
It matters more that you believe in work than you believe in yourself. You say, if you don’t believe in yourself, you won’t work. But, self-belief is irrelevant, if you don’t work. Work… 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
The 7 Most Popular Leadership Freak Posts of 2014
Some posts get traction, others wilt. It’s unpredictable. WordPress says I posted 347 times in 2014. You might expect articles posted at the beginning of the year to be top posts. They have more… Continue reading
10 Ways to Pursue Excellence Without Negativity
The difference between leading and losing is the courage to pursue excellence without getting sucked into negativity. Pursue excellence or mediocrity prevails. Everyone rises to excellence or eases into mediocrity. Mediocrity ignites apathy. Those who… Continue reading