12 Sentence Starters that Inspire Courage
Any bully can kick someone in the pants. It takes real leadership to inspire. If you encouraged a team member once a week, you’d do it about 50 times a year. (Allowing for… Continue reading
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Success – Silly Recognition and Playful Competition
“Wow, that’s a lot of green,” is a point of pride in our house. My wife and I wear the Fitbit Blaze on our wrists. Individual fitness goals turn green when achieved. For… Continue reading
Solution Saturday: How to Coach to Build Confidence
Question: One reader asks, “How can I help those I coach have confidence? First step: The first step toward bright is often into the dark. Do they see their lack of confidence as… Continue reading
Anticipation as Leadership Advantage
The way to maximize the present is to anticipate the future. Anticipation enhances influence and expands leadership: Don’t simply meet today’s challenges. Anticipate tomorrow’s opportunity. This is especially true when developing and challenging… Continue reading
Four Opportunities to Move First and Lead with Confidence
The difference between a leader and a follower is moving first. Ask yourself, “How will I move first?” if you aspire to lead. #1. Care first. Selfishness – disadvantaging others for the advantage… Continue reading
Two Power Questions to Clarify A Confusing Fork in the Road
You aren’t reaching high enough if the future is known, the path is clear, and outcomes are certain. But navigating ambiguity drives most of us nuts. All important decisions have alternatives. This is… Continue reading