Mistakes aren’t the end of the world. Sometimes they’re the beginning. Beginnings: Paula Swain convinced her husband to leave a 15 year career to start a business from scratch on wrong information. He… Continue reading
At the end of the day you’re spent, but wonder what you achieved. The path to success is doing what matters most. The seduction of busyness obscures what matters most. What matters most: The persistent… Continue reading
The ability to drain self-confidence from others is a foolish leader’s talent. “Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” Helen Keller Skillful leaders know how to inspire self-confidence in others. 5 Lies About self-confidence… Continue reading
Managers complain about pushing low-energy employees. Low-energy suggests lack of purpose, not lack of energy. Don’t try to energize low-energy employees. Help them connect with their purpose. Purpose pulls. You don’t push people who… Continue reading
One negative feedback session – done well – has more positive impact than a hundred pats on the back. 7 questions to ease the pain of giving negative feedback: #1. Do you need… Continue reading
Sometimes I think dreaming big is a cowardly excuse for doing nothing. If we dream big enough, we can justify inaction today. Nothing’s ever big enough to achieve really big dreams. Leadership is earned… Continue reading
