Beyond Rewards: Celebrations that Work
Celebrations that work focus n behaviors. Image of a very happy baby.
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The First Step Toward Solutions
Blame is a barrier. Responsibility is the breakthrough.
Blame blocks solutions. When leaders blame, problems persist.
Look around. What you see is yours to own. Finger pointing delays progress. People won’t take responsibility until you do.
The Trustworthy or Toxic Assessment
High-impact conversations are built on trust.
Toxic leaders drain motivation. But trustworthy leaders have power to energize people.
How energized do people feel after conversations with you?
Take this free self-assessment to test your trustworthiness. Give it to your team members.
Respond to seven statements to evaluate your trustworthiness.
Stress Management is a Scam
Stress management is a Band-Aid on a bullet wound. You’re still bleeding out. Deep breathing doesn’t correct unrealistic expectations. Taking a walk doesn’t resolve people-pleasing. Squeezing a stress ball doesn’t help you establish… Continue reading
7 Joys of Getting Dumb
The older I get, the dumber I feel—and it’s freeing. Getting dumb might be the smartest move you make.
The joy of getting dumb is staying curious.
Get dumb in a smart way. Replace defensiveness with curiosity.
Here’s how to practice getting dumber today!
Admire to Inspire
You ignite a fire when you admire.
Tabitha pulled the novella Carrie from the trash and pushed her husband to finish it. Stephen King resisted. His wife persisted. Carrie succeeded wildly and changed their lives.
We learn to believe in ourselves when someone else believes in us.
Here’s how.