20 Dangerous Traps Intelligent Leaders Stumble into by Accident

Remarkable leadership takes more than talent and intelligence. Intelligent leaders sabotage themselves. Intelligent leaders go blind to reality and fall off cliffs. 20 Dangerous traps intelligent leaders stumble into by accident: Which traps… Continue reading

4 Ways to Earn Advancement Without Causing Jealousy

You outshine others when you earn advancement. You don’t intend to cause jealousy, but low emotional intelligence invites unintended controversy. Strong relationships accelerate advancement. You need people pulling for you. It’s hard to… Continue reading

Create Yourself: The Active Side of Authentic Development

“Young people searching for their “real self” must learn that the real self is not something one finds as much as it is something one makes; and it is one’s daily actions that shape the… Continue reading

4 Simple Questions to Clarify Complex Challenges

When facing complex challenges reflect on urgency, necessity, and perfectionism. Here’s how. #1. How important is finding a solution now? Make progress by leaving the most complex challenges until later. Do the simplest… Continue reading

4 Ways Leaders Instill Vitality and Defeat Uncertainty

Uncertainty is as certain as a sunrise. Vitality is uncommon. Vitality is energy to thrive in difficulty. 4 Ways leaders instill vitality: #1. Use uncertainty. You give power to things you resist. Ignoring… Continue reading

4 Steps to Manage a Manager Who Can’t Communicate

You want to succeed but when managers create confusion high-aspiration people pull their hair out. Managers who communicate poorly demotivate talented people. People want to go all in, but don’t want to waste… Continue reading