The Right Kind of Discontentment

The world is ugly when you’re filled with discontentment.

Discontent with the past drags you into helplessness. But discontent with the present is opportunity to change the future.

Contentment isn’t passivity.

This post offers 7 practices that move leaders toward the right kind of discontentment.

The Five Opportunities of Good Fortune

Jay Elliot became a Sr. VP at Apple because he struck up a conversation with a stranger in the waiting area of a restaurant. The stranger was Steve Jobs.

Don’t wait for good fortune but welcome it when it knocks.

Five Heart Habits of Uncommon Leaders

It’s another great book giveaway. 20 copies available!! Leave a comment on this guest post by Mark Miller to become eligible for one of 20 complimentary copies of his new book, “Uncommon Greatness:… Continue reading

Do This to Bring Meaning to Work

Your boss can’t give you meaning. Neither can your organization.

Meaning comes from within.

We don’t find meaning at work. We bring meaning to work.

10 Questions Reveal Trustworthy Leaders

Seth Godin said, “Earn trust, earn trust, earn trust. Then you can worry about the rest.”

Be trustworthy if you aspire to lead.

Here are 10 questions that reveal trustworthy leaders.

Plus, 5 simple ways to be trustworthy.

7 Ways to Prepare for One-On-Ones Like a Pro

Beginnings shape endings. Lack of preparation allows toxic habits to contaminate one-on-ones.

Poorly done one-on-ones are a destructive waste of time.

Don’t bother having one-on-ones if you aren’t going to prepare.

Here are 7 ways to prepare for one-on-ones like a pro…