The Truth about Emotion: Stop Solving Problems that Don’t Exist

Feelings are based on perceptions. An imagined offense causes real resentment.

Emotion produces action. Emotion based on an imagined violation results in destructive action.

Stop solving problems that don’t exist.

Don’t trust your feelings. Do this instead.

The Surprising Guide to Lasting Impact

Personal struggle is an unexpected source of lasting impact.

“Life is not about you. It is about what you do for others.” – Tom Rath

Discover 10 sources of competence and learn how reflecting on your struggles can lead to meaningful contribution.

Transform personal challenges into opportunities for growth and leadership.

Dear Dan: Can You Lead When Your Life is in Shambles

A reader asks, “Can we be a good leader if our personal life is in shambles…?”

How good do you have to be to lead?

I gave this reader 5 observations. What do you think about my response?

How would you respond?

Lead with Ears: The Art of Energizing Aspirations

Discover the power of deep listening for leaders. Learn how ‘Lead with Ears’ can be used for energizing aspirations and to enhance influence.

This post reveals 7 impactful questions to unlock and empower your team’s true potential.

You can transform your leadership today.

Unlocking Potential: 3 Unconventional Growth Strategies

The life you want waits for self-development. Growth strategies maximize potential. Perhaps you’re so busy savoring this life that you don’t have time to grow into the next. And who has time for… Continue reading

From Presence to Power: 4 Reasons People Bristle When You Show Up

Woody Allen said, “Showing up is 80% of life.” But there’s more to leadership than showing up.

People reflect the way you show up back to you.

Here are 4 reasons people bristle when you show up. PLUS, 5 practices to enhance people’s response to you.