Tag Archive: Book Notes

4 Bold Practices of Humility

Jump in early. There’s another great book give-away on Leadership Freak today!

Ego is narrow. But the heart of the humble is wide.

Practical humility is willing to:

Admit what you don’t know.
Rely on others.
Honor other people’s strengths.
Learn from anyone.

Choose Yourself Taylor Swift Did

Most people wait to be chosen. Taylor Swift chose a “choose yourself” approach.

At 13, she walked into Nashville writing sessions and called a suggested lyric “trite.” The professional songwriter she challenged was almost four times her age.

How can you choose yourself like Taylor Swift Did?

I Thought I Knew How to Listen—Then I Learned Radical Listening

Radical listening is the heart of leadership. How many aspects of leadership are made worse by listening? Not many.

I’ve been learning to listen all my life. If you think listening is easy, you aren’t doing it.

Delegate Like a Brave CEO

It’s time for another great book giveaway on Leadership Freak!

“No More 24/7”

CEOs enable businesses to run efficiently when they aren’t there.

Business owners burn out when they constantly work in the business instead of on it. They end up overwhelmed, stagnant, and unable to grow. 

Catherine Roe is giving away 20 copies of her book!

Add Value—Improve the Status Quo

I’m delighted to host a guest post by a respected contributor on Leadership Freak, Paul Thornton. Leave a comment on today’s post to become eligible for one of 20 complimentary electronic copies of… Continue reading

How Navigating Stressful Situations Can Make You a Hardier Leader 

Don’t miss it. We’re giving away a wonderful book on Leadership Freak today.

Some people become more engaged, more challenged, and more in control during difficult times. Why?

Dr. Steven Stein helps people become hardier. It’s a practice you can learn.

Did I mention we’re giving his book away, today?