Add Value—Improve the Status Quo
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Dos and Don’ts of Gratitude
I have never heard an employee complain their boss was too grateful. Although it is possible to show too much gratitude.
This post explains three don’ts and three dos of expressing gratitude.
A person who deserves everything they get is an ingrate.
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5 Ways to Thrive in Dangerous Situations
Dangerous situations including trusting someone who tears you down. Toxic cultures that erode relationships. Egos that focus on power instead of progress, and more.
Determine how you want to show up when you feel threats.
Aim for a clear target. Ask, “What do I want?”
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3 Answers to Congealed Experience
Inexperience experiments. Congealed experience hinders progress. Arrogance assumes it will win because it won in the past. Disaster awaits when business-as-usual meets new challenges. Experience is destructive when it causes you to resist… Continue reading
How Humble Leaders Overcome Limiters
You aren’t a leader when you do it yourself.
Humble leaders expand their leadership by including people. Excluding competent people limits opportunities.
Know-it-alls think they’re always right.
Standing aloof gives permission to close your heart, ignore people, and make snap decisions.
Learn how humble leaders overcome limiters.
3 Signs Manipulators Have You
Manipulators exploit compassion.
One manipulator bragged she could cut people down without them knowing.
This post explains three indications you’re being manipulated.
Learn four power responses to manipulators.
Don’t allow manipulators to pressure you into self-defeating actions.