Constraints, Creativity, and the No. 2 Highest Paid Dead Celebrity

The highest paid dead celebrity of 2020 was Michael Jackson. No. 2 on the list is the children’s author, Dr. Seuss. He died in 1990. According to the Associated Press, Seuss earned $33,000,000.00… Continue reading

5 Symptoms of Self-Deception That Trap Unsuspecting Leaders

“The ingenuity of self-deception is inexhaustible.” Hannah More The belief that you never lie to yourself means you’re trapped by self-deception. Dangers of self-deception: #1. Self-deception limits potential. Growth depends on self-awareness. Self-deception… Continue reading

3 Pursuits that Set You Free

Need reveals lack. The more you need something, the less you have it. A hungry belly lacks food. Leaders who need status lack self-confidence. 3 dangers of pursuit: #1. Persecution: Need persecutes.  The… Continue reading

Imagine

Imagine bouncing out of bed anxious for work, not anxious about work. Imagine you’re fired up, not burned-out. Imagine clarity replaces confusion. Imagine the person you plan to fire decides to quit. Imagine… Continue reading

Courage: You Have What You Seek

The Cowardly Lion in the Wizard of Oz sought what he had. #1. Courage is taking the next step again. The Cowardly lion was afraid, but he kept going. Congratulations! You showed up… Continue reading

How to Act Like the CEO when You’re Not

A coaching client said, “I need to think of myself as the mini-ceo.” He and his team manage a $2 billion year over year growth plan. You don’t want to walk around like… Continue reading