Do 3 things to Rise Above Self-Deception

Self-deception means feeling wrong when you’re right and feeling justified when you’re wrong.

Self-deception is self-betrayal.

Do three things to rise above a pervasive limiter of leaders.

The most powerful words you say are the ones you say to yourself.

Take 5 Steps with Critics

There are two kinds of critics. Those who push against your success and grumblers trying to help.

Embrace prickly helpers. Ignore stone-throwers on the sidelines.

Some critics care.

Take five steps with critics.

#1. Clarify concerns. Don’t explore criticism until everyone agrees on the issue.

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Ugly Efficiency: Discover the Secret Power of Beauty

The benefit of beauty is joy.

Utility—by itself—is ugly. When you add beauty to efficiency, you build human organizations.

Ugly organizations are effective, efficient, and joyless.

Let yourself be joyful. Here’s how.

Say No: The Key to Freedom

You’re trapped if you can’t say no.

Someone else runs your life when you’re a people pleaser.

Saying yes creates obligations. Say no to find freedom to do what matters.

But remember a “don’t-want” life is running with sand in your shorts.

Discover strategies to say no.

5 Gratitude Strategies to Energize Your Team Today

Gratitude energizes.

Unspoken appreciation drains vitality.

Would positive energy improve your life? Your team?

Think of gratitude as pouring energy into others.

Discover five simple strategies to bring vitality to your team and yourself.

12 Secrets of Self-Management

Life requires management. Spontaneous living ends in disaster. Fulfillment follows intention.

Self-management is managing personal energy.

Read this post to discover 12 secrets to self-management.

What are you self-management strategies?