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…
Status is more than the way others see you. It governs the way you see the world. It’s a lens you use to see yourself. Loss of standing assaults your confidence. You wonder who you are.
Find answers to the deceptions of status on this post.
You see the world the way you see yourself. Strength sees opportunities. Weakness sees threats.
Self-perception shapes the way you show up.
A 1-day challenge. Practice a best-self-visualization. Here’s how…
Perception determines response. You respond to frowns different than smiles, unless the smile seems disingenuous.
The way you’re perceived governs how people respond to you. This wouldn’t matter if leadership was done in isolation.
We all create positive illusions about ourselves. Your temper isn’t that bad. After all, you don’t blow up as often as your mother did. People who lack positive illusions about themselves are often… Continue reading
“We do not see things as they are. We see things as we are.” Anonymous* Competence enjoys challenge, but when you see yourself as incompetent, challenge ignites anxiety. Focus on the incompetency of… Continue reading
