Category Archive: Taking others higher

13 Ways to Overcome Timidity and Fuel Boldness

Stagnation emerges where uncertainty prevails. Fear pulls back and congeals the past. But, boldness builds the future. Boldness is the belief that hard work works. Bold teams achieve; timid teams survive. Lousy leaders… Continue reading →

Finding Bright

The gift of darkness is finding bright. Dark days are coming for you. If you haven’t felt the darkness yet, you will. I’m being optimistic. Your response to the dark days of life… Continue reading →

Distinguishing the Wise from the Foolish

The most talented fool in the world only brings misery and destruction. Business is more than numbers and results. Leaders go astray when they neglect character at the expense of abilities. The gifts… Continue reading →

Seven Ways to Exploit Persistent Dissatisfaction

Real leaders live with an itch that can’t be scratched. Be happy with dissatisfaction or live an unsatisfying life. Dissatisfaction drives leaders. Those who tell us to accept the world as it is, would… Continue reading →

The Secret to Focusing on What Matters

Trivialities replace what matters when you’re under the gun. The dark power of time pressure, stress, and urgency is they obscure what’s meaningful. Getting things done replaces making a difference. Check lists replace… Continue reading →

Don’t Make a Resolution; Find a Word

*** What if one word could transform your life? I don’t blame you if you’ve stopped making resolutions. You’re busy enough and the last ones didn’t work. One Facebook contributor summed up the… Continue reading →