Wrong-headed leaders fear happiness. For them discontentment is a virtue. Dissatisfaction – by itself – creates misery. “The World is Not Enough,” the James Bond spy thriller, expresses the sentiment of discontent leaders.… Continue reading
Teams crash when fools lead. Wisdom is: Useful, not theoretical. Connected, not isolated. Self-distancing, not self-absorbed. Wisdom is perspective-taking. Wisdom is gained by practicing wisdom. 2 ways fools and novices gain wisdom: #1.… Continue reading
The things I regret in life are often associated with anger. How to use anger to make you a better leader Do want: No one complains, “I’m furious. This steak is cooked perfectly.”… Continue reading
Opportunities are squandered on the weak. Fatigue magnifies problems. Energy without strength is a fly in a hurricane. Weakness and fatigue make solutions irrelevant and achievement impossible. Strength shrinks obstacles. Fatigue makes every… Continue reading
I hate the monotony of doing the same thing. Strawberries are tasty. But strawberries every meal are intolerable. When strawberries look green, we buy pineapple. When pineapples aren’t ripe, we buy blueberries. Bananas… Continue reading
You don’t find strength while snoozing in a hammock or snacking at the movies. Expand potential by doing things that require energy and strength. Strength rises when you do hard things. No challenge… Continue reading
