Potential is an unfulfilled promise.
The #1 pick in the 2013 NBA Draft was Anthony Bennett. You probably haven’t heard of him. He played four games before scoring a point. He fizzled after playing with four teams in four seasons.
How to spot real potential?
Turn potential into results.
Self-imposed Stress:
#1. Trying to control life and people.
#2. Overestimating your capacity to get things done.
#3. Procrastination.
#4. Saying yes too much.
What self-imposed stress to you see in leadership?
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Leniency insults competence. Coddling promotes weakness.
Mature compassion expects people to rise to their potential.
Protecting people from struggle holds them back.
Tough leadership strengthens people. Overprotection shrinks them.
Compassion Paradox: Don’t remove challenge. Provide support.
Here’s how…
Glory looks like the corner office. Big titles. Public praise. Fat bank accounts.
Loud glory is thin.
It fades fast. It thrives on applause. It makes you insecure, guarded, and manipulative.
Go ahead, seek real glory. Here’s how…
My granddaughter likes strawberry glazed donuts from Dunkin’. I was disappointed she played with her phone under the table.
I asked curiously, “What are you playing?” She said it was a make-up game.
I said, “Could you show me how you do that?” I leaned in and learned how to choose and mix colors.
Relational Lessons for Leaders
Don’t choose between results and relationships. Pressure produces compliance. Relationships multiply results.
Fear stand aloof. Courage cares.
Thin relationships yield disappointing results. Who brings their best? Someone who feels disregarded. Or someone who believes the boss cares.
When you don’t care about people, the team conforms but doesn’t commit.
5 Steps to Relentless Results
