How Leaders Inspire Boldness

Everyone squanders their potential when opportunities scare them.

Boldness looks uncertainty in the eye. Confidence tries stuff and starts over after failure. Courage runs toward opportunity when fear turns from obstacles.

Boldness doesn’t require confidence as much as it needs a partner.

How leaders inspire boldness…

A Bad Habit that Feels Good

Bad habits feel good at the beginning but grow heavy as time passes.

The habit of overcommitting makes you feel important, but you end up hating life.

Good habits return benefits slowly.

Bad habits provide enjoyment quickly.

The distraction pattern…

Habits are Brainless Action

Success is a product of brainless repetition.

A good habit is something you repeatedly do. Eventually, you don’t have to think about it.

Bad habits are hard to break. Good habits are slow to make.

Choose a small moment in your day to begin a useful habit.

Value is a Journey of Two Steps

Traditional goals are trivial distractions.

The more value you bring, the greater you become.

Value is the positive impact you have on others.

Don’t focus on success. Focus on bringing value.

The best way to become your best self is to bring value to others.

Today’s challenge for remarkable leaders…

Flourish or Stink – Skunks or Bees

There are two types of leaders, skunks and bees.

Work stinks when skunks show up. People bear fruit when bees show up.

Here are 7 ways to help people flourish.

How can you help people flourish today?

Thrive with an Incompetent Boss

People feel like giving up when leaders cheer incompetent bosses.

Higher ups love great results.

Unethical leaders support lousy managers if, trouble isn’t too loud, and costs aren’t too high.

How can you thrive when your boss is a jerk-hole.