3 Ways to Lead a Know-It-All
You don’t wonder what a know-it-all thinks even though a little mystery would be nice. Know-it-alls close their minds and open their mouths. A know-it-all: 3 ways to lead a know-it-all: #1. Ask… Continue reading
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3 Ways to Quiet Constant Complaining
Constant complaining feels good to grumblers. Lousy leaders complain like squawking crows. If they didn’t feel unhappy, they wouldn’t feel anything. Even when you do well, lousy leaders bellyache. Why so much complaining:… Continue reading
Saturday Sage: Productive Doubting
When has doubting been a topic of enthusiastic conversation? Most people don’t brag about doubt. Novices are certain. A sage dances with doubt. “… please run, do not walk, to the nearest exit… Continue reading
7 Ways to Maximize Social Butterflies
People are frustrating. Accept people for who they are so you can maximize their gifts and minimize their weaknesses. 5 people who drive leaders nuts: Leading social butterflies: Social butterflies relish relationship but… Continue reading
The Insane Side of Self-Belief
Self-belief is dangerous. G.K. Chesterton said, “Shall I tell you where the men are who believe most in themselves…The men who really believe in themselves are all in lunatic asylums.” Believing in yourself… Continue reading
23 Ways to Lower Stress that Don’t Work
I feel stress when people tell me to relax. A little stress is good. A lot of stress eats you alive. Stress in large doses makes you stupid. Chronic stress shrinks your brain.… Continue reading