Feedback is often code for criticism.
Feedback focuses the past. You see what you did. Advice is about the future. You see what you could do.
Years ago, I received feedback that I still use today.
Everyone who pursues excellence craves feedback.
You and I are like dogs. A kicked dog expects to be kicked. When things go bad we expect things to go bad. Passivity and anxiety are normal in the face of prolonged… Continue reading
Sympathy and empathy are good. Compassion brings tangible value.
Surprisingly, you don’t have to feel other people’s feelings to have compassion.
What’s the difference between sympathy, empathy, and compassion?
I wonder if SMART goals are dumb when working to change your life. Goal setting requires history. What if you lack experience?
Life changes in iterations, not giant leaps. SMART goals reflect reality and aspiration.
Give yourself grace when working to change your life.
Your boss can’t give you meaning. Neither can your organization.
Meaning comes from within.
We don’t find meaning at work. We bring meaning to work.
The wisdom of today was discovered centuries ago.
These quotes from the Stoics reflect the relevance of ancient wisdom to leaders today.
The reason learning is hard.
The path to tranquility.
The reluctance to confess faults.
