Getting the Most From Anger
Our discomfort with anger speaks to its power. But, those who don’t get angry don’t care. Anger is uncomfortable because it ruins lives. The term “frustration” is more comfortable. “I’m not angry,” we… Continue reading
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Jesus was a Follower
Not all leaders can lead like Gandhi, Lincoln, Churchill, or Jesus. Surprisingly, Jesus described himself as a follower. He said things like: I do not seek my own will but the will of the… Continue reading
How to Succeed with a Lousy Boss
I receive emails and questions after presentations like, “How can I manage up, I have a lousy boss?” Jimmy Collins, retired president of Chick-fil-A and author of, Creative Followership, doesn’t wait for people to… Continue reading
Seven Positive Responses to Negative Feedback
Image source Negative feedback isn’t the issue. You are. How you respond to correction, criticism, and negative feedback tells me who you are. It’s even more telling when it comes from someone of lower… Continue reading
What Makes Leaders Matter More
Leaders don’t matter until they do what matters. Intrinsic human worth and the value of a leader are separate issues. You don’t matter when you do what doesn’t matter. Doing what matters: The… Continue reading
Something Better than Results
Stop focusing on results. I just listened to one of the most highly regarded football coaches in the United States say, “Don’t worry about winning.” Freaky! Here’s the message I took: Forget about… Continue reading