The leader’s high horse is a donkey.
You have a unique set of abilities, but not everyone is remarkable.
Very few managers are remarkably gifted. Assume you aren’t one. About one in 10 people possess the talent to manage. Companies get talent decisions wrong 82% of the time. (Gallup)
How to get on a donkey…
Don’t lie to yourself. Grounded confidence begins with truth-telling.
Confidence Killers
Inaction.
Constant reassurance.
Thinking without action.
Avoiding discomfort.
Comparing yourself with others.
Hiding mistakes.
Grounded confidence requires courage to act and humility to learn.
“When I stepped on the court, I wasn’t out there hoping I could win.” Larry Bird
Success is more about freedom than control.
You’re a bottleneck until others can act without permission. Provide direction. Establish boundaries. Release competent people to tell themselves how to act.
Success comes to leaders who multiply leaders.
Skillful fools dig their own graves.
“I finally decided I was going to give the best hour of the day to improving my own mind.” Charlie Munger
Don’t pound your chest because of what you do. Brag about what you’re learning.
Here are 4 Ways to Not be Stupid.
Sadness doesn’t make work easier.
Don’t let the other shoe steal your happiness. Sadness isn’t a virtue. Let yourself be happy.
For heaven’s sake, savor the win awhile.
Learn 7 practical ways to enjoy happiness.
Infatuation seeks pleasure. Love seeks to serve.
Infatuation is a reaction. Love is intentional action.
Leaders love by pursuing the best interest of others.
Love is the most powerful force in business.
Click to learn The Five Feelings of Love at Work!
