How to Let Go and Hang On
“When you’re at the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.” Maybe not! What if it’s time to let go? It takes more wisdom to let go than hang on. Desperation… Continue reading
Category Archive: Taking others higher
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The Editor of Forbes on Grit
If you’re not pretty or smart don’t worry. Intelligence doesn’t determine success. Emotional intelligence is more important than general intelligence, but hard work is more important than both. Just get dirty and do the… Continue reading
7 Ways to Survive Dissatisfaction
The trouble with wanting more is disappointment with what you have and frustration with what you don’t have. How you deal with lack of resources and falling short determines the direction and quality of… Continue reading
10 Ways to Know it’s Safe to Not Play it Safe
Mr. Young Leader gave his first update on an overseas project to the organization. It was OK. He’ll do better next time. In our follow up conversation, he said, “I probably should have… Continue reading
Seven Ways to Get Smarter
Given my druthers, I’d choose smart over dumb. Sadly, all of us do things that prolong dumbness. 4 qualities of smart leaders who stay dumb: Persistence: Staying dumb requires persistence. Growing smarter requires change. Dumb… Continue reading
The First Secret of Developing a Leader
It hit me on the way home that I said the wrong thing. I stood and embraced Jack when he walked into the coffee shop where I was meeting with a young leader.… Continue reading