Tag Archive: emotional state

Dangerous Stories Leaders Tell

The stories you tell shape the emotions you feel.

Emotions can’t distinguish truth from fiction. You feel real fear watching a horror movie. Novels produce sadness, anger, compassion, and joy.

We cling to the emotions our fantasies create.

Be the architect of your perspective, not the victim of your fantasies.

4 Ways Sadness Leads to Gladness

There’s nothing wrong with feeling down. You don’t have to sing “Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah” when it hits the fan.

Give yourself a break.

Sadness leads to gladness, but it’s a roundabout route.

Here are 4 ways sadness leads to gladness.

The Secret to Managing How you Feel

Sometimes I feel jazzed. Other times I’m just dopey. I come alive while I’m doing something. Lying in bed drains my vitality. The less I do, the less I feel like doing. Feelings… Continue reading

Overcoming the Seduction of Charisma

Charismatic leaders are bigger than life. You aren’t one of them. Very few leaders move people through charisma, personality, and up front skills. It’s not likely you have enough charisma to lead through… Continue reading