7 Lessons from the Naïve Leader
One day a naïve leader decided to explore the desert. He was smart enough to know he needed water and clothing for protection from the sun. But he didn’t understand all the dangers… Continue reading
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2 Dangers for Arrogant Leaders
I grew up in an anti-authoritarian time, the 60’s, and lived in a self-reliant culture of farmers in Central Maine. High self-reliance combined with an anti-authoritarian spirit lends itself to arrogance. #1. Arrogant… Continue reading
5 Ways to Protect Yourself from Stress
Chronic stress corrodes your brain. Stress in large doses makes you stupid. Some parts of your brain shrink under the influence of prolonged stress.* Chronic stress lowers brain power and emotional responsiveness. 5… Continue reading
The First Step Toward Self-Knowledge is Realizing You Don’t Have It
You think you know yourself, but you don’t. You never have self-knowledge; you gain it gradually, sometimes painfully. You throw punches in the air until you gain self-knowledge. Pretending you don’t sabotage yourself… Continue reading
The Dark Secrets of Patience
Speaking softly while red-faced with anger isn’t patience. Self-control proves you aren’t a two-year old. You can’t be patient and upset at the same time. Impatience is frustrated with delay and annoyed with… Continue reading
10 Things Leaders Never Say Unless They Want Trouble
What you do is more important than what you say, but stupid words erase right action. It doesn’t matter how skillful you are if you’re careless with words. Words are… Words are troublemakers.… Continue reading