Believe in Others to Free Yourself

Competence gets in the way when you don’t believe in others. People do it themselves because they think they can do it better.

Do it with is better than do it yourself.

One-person teams are a myth.

Believe in others to free yourself. Here’s how…

How Leaders Fail Introverts and 3 Strategies That Lead to Success

Introverts thrive when you adapt to their strengths. I know better, but I screwed up a meeting with an introvert.

Here are 10 ways leaders fail with introverts, but don’t have to.

I offer the 3 best things you can do for the introverts on your team.

Use These 5 Topics to Energize One-On-Ones

Use the following topics and questions to energize one-on-ones. One-on-ones show people they matter. 5 Topics to Energize One-on-Ones: #1. Safety and Security: Questions: 2. Connection and Belonging: Questions: #3. Achievement and Growth… Continue reading

A New Understanding of Ferocious Humility

Pathetic synonyms for humility include shyness, reserve, and self-abasement. Humility isn’t weakness.

Humility is more than you think.

The tough side of humility is tenacity.

This post lists 5 ferocious practices of humility.

To Communicate with Power, Use These 9 Questions

You communicate with power when you speak to universal concerns.

Say words people need to hear, not things you need to say.

Don’t fall in love with telling people what to do.

Speak to nine primal questions. Anything you say to address the nine primal concerns elevates your relevance.

Here’s how…

Painful Experiences: The Key to Your Future

The dark side of leading is being haunted by dark memories. Painful experiences shape you.

Painful experiences are headwinds at first. When pain achieves its purpose, it propels you forward.

“Some of us think holding on makes us strong; but sometimes it is letting go.” Herman Hesse

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