A leader who lives by impulse is like a dog riding the monkey. Appetite, pride, or emotional impulse yank them in every direction. Impulse in charge creates piles of rubble.
Don’t react, lead.
Skillful leaders rise above impulse. They cultivate control.
Freedom isn’t giving in; it’s self-control.
Here’s how…
Fear rules in heartless organizations.
Hiding your heart creates distance.
Leadership is influence. Influence requires connection. Heart is the fiber of connection.
Success without heart is failure in disguise.
How to unlock the heart of leadership…
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Happiness all the time is an oppressive fantasy.
Sometimes it’s better to clam up than to say “cheer up.” Sadness has legitimate reasons.
When happiness is your goal, painful emotions feel like failure.
Every leader experiences dark emotions. Listen closely to the wisdom of your dark friend.
Spontaneous impulses feel natural, but they often sabotage leadership.
You interrupt, defend, or avoid without thinking, and the damage builds up. This post explores five spontaneous impulses that dilute your influence.
Lead with intention, not impulse. Small shifts now prevent big regrets later.
Most things people want from leaders benefit everyone.
Get out of leadership if you don’t care what people want from you. Leadership is about people. Learn to adapt to people, but don’t lose yourself.
Balance responsiveness with conviction.
Here are 7 things people want from leaders.
Lack of emotional agility limits life.
Emotional agility enables you to gain advantage from fear, worry, stress, and doubt.
Emotionally agile leaders:
Communicate powerfully.
Bounce back quickly.
Address challenges confidently.
Embrace change openly.
This post provides 10 ways to master emotional agility.
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