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3 Kinds of Leadership for 3 Kinds of Innovation

I’m delighted to host another important book giveaway.

Do you know the three kinds of innovation and three factors for leadership success in each?

4 Surprises All Leaders Face

Success gives the illusion of competence, but you don’t understand what you haven’t done. New leaders don’t understand leading like new parents don’t understand teenagers. 4 surprises all leaders face: Surprise #1: Weight… Continue reading

The 10 Simplest Ways to Turn Challenges into Opportunities

Even optimists know sunny skies grow dark quickly.

Plans derail. Teams implode. Results disappoint. Talent moves on. Mistakes escalate. Crisis erupts. Skillful leaders turn challenges into opportunities.

Here are the 10 simplest ways to turn challenges into opportunities that I can think of this morning.

Tap the Power of the FORD Method

The FORD Method has nothing to do with cars.

The FORD Method is about connecting with people.

“… the simple phrase small talk can be code for torture.” Susan Cain

Here’s a simple strategy for building connection with new people.

What’s your best tip for connecting with new people?

Insecurity and Other Signs You’re on the Right Track

Wrong ideas feel right. How can you tell if you’re on the right track?

Confronting the 12 Lies Self-Doubt Loves

Normal people dance with self-doubt.

Doubt ignores you until you imagine something new.

Doubt hates dreams.

Self-doubt seeks to protect you.

Here are some simple strategies to help you dance with self-doubt.