The Three Powers of Belief
“If you believe it, you can achieve it” is nonsense. Reality always wins.
Belief’s power shows up in what it does to you.
Beliefs shape:
What you see.
What you feel.
What you do.
Successful leaders shape belief.
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4 Questions that Expose Ulterior Motives
Ulterior motives reveal real reasons. A salesperson gives you a gift to create a sense of debt. Your boss gives you a high-risk opportunity and steals the spotlight when it succeeds. A gossip pretends to care about your problems so he can spread dirt on you.
Manipulators conceal selfish intent.
4 Question to Expose Ulterior Motives…
Triggers: When Someone Pushes Your Buttons
A baby’s giggle, an insult, and being trusted with new responsibilities all have one thing in common. They’re triggers.
Frustration triggers me to talk louder. I choose to do the opposite. I ask questions and soften my tone. That’s my goal, at least.
Turn triggers into advantage.
Uncovering The Hidden World of Motivation
You don’t know people’s motivation. You’re not a mind reader. Sometimes you don’t understand your own inner drives.
Motivations are invisible. People do what they do for unseen reasons. Sometimes people actively hide their motivations.
It’s dangerous to imagine you understand people’s inner drives.
You can work at it.
Honor Heart or Settle for Mediocrity
Gratitude demotivates when done poorly. Disingenuous appreciation insults performance. Thanks for minimal effort honors mediocrity.
Gratitude that honors heart can’t go wrong. Affirm results and honor heart.
Notice the person, not just results.
Quiet Quitting – 5 Questions that Confront Quiet Quitting
Quiet quitting is a disaster. I’m not thinking about organizations. It’s a disaster for everyone. Doing the minimum at work is circling a black hole. Quiet quitting is disengagement. Disengagement is boring. Imagine… Continue reading