Saying no feels like a door closing. But, those who can’t say no end up over-committed, overwhelmed, and ineffective. Saying no is the first step toward freedom for someone who says yes too much. Yes:… Continue reading
People who aren’t afraid aren’t going far. Fear is the secret heat behind fiery passion. Without fear, passion is transitory, weak, unfocused, and ineffective. Find and acknowledge your fears. Image source I was delighted… Continue reading
Image source The FIVE: Successful entrepreneurs need *five essential leadership skills: Self-Awareness: understanding your motivations, traits, and skills. Enterprise Basics: understanding how an enterprise works and what an enterprise needs from it’s leader… Continue reading
Confused people think everything matters equally. Never give all thoughts and options equal weight. The four results of confusion are: Doubt. Fear. Inaction. Self-affirmation that inaction… Continue reading
Everything takes longer when you don’t trust those around you. Mistrust doubles the cost of doing business. Professor John Whitney, Columbia Business School. 5 qualities of low trust organizations: Redundancy. Bureaucracy. Politics. Disengagement.… Continue reading
Lofty dreams have a dark side when they devalue slow, incremental progress. Don’t wait for giant leaps toward noble dreams. Successful leaders bringing dreams to life in the present. Warning: Big dreams don’t… Continue reading
