Tag Archive: encouragement

3 Ways Dogs and People Rise

You and I are like dogs. A kicked dog expects to be kicked. When things go bad we expect things to go bad. Passivity and anxiety are normal in the face of prolonged… Continue reading

3 Tips to Build Confidence in Timid Team Members

You make work miserable when you drain confidence from your team. Confidence is fuel to face the future with optimism. Confidence turns toward opportunity; self-doubt turns away. Frivolous cheerleading doesn’t build confidence. It’s… Continue reading

Leaders are Cheerleaders

Success is about freedom to serve others. Cheerleaders encourage people to succeed. All of life’s great battles are within. Among others, my battles include, selfishness, the need for the spotlight, and the need… Continue reading

3 Ways to Make Encouragement Count

“How can you tell if a person needs encouragement? If that person is breathing.” S. Truett Cathy You may not intend to, but managers discourage good people. Encouragement feels like power. Encouragement invites… Continue reading

How to Gossip Like a Leader

Everyone gossips. Slander and backstabbing are destructive, but there’s a healthy side to gossip. When you say, “Your reputation precedes you,” you acknowledge the power of gossip. Gossip is one reason businesses grow… Continue reading

When People Think Differently About Themselves

Over the years, I’ve asked leaders to tell me about a tipping point in their lives. They typically give me the same answer. The question goes something like, “Tell me about a time… Continue reading