You don’t need to be smart to be wise.
Technical expertise isn’t wisdom.
Wise leaders follow seven patterns.
Wisdom is seen in what it doesn’t say.
Wisdom reveals itself in response patterns.
Learn the 7 tests that expose wise leaders.
A moment of insight unlocks life.
You can’t force insight. People find it when conditions are right.
Turn conversations toward transformation.
Learn 5 Pillars for Helping Others Gain Insight.
If work is miserable, you might as well enjoy it. Don’t double misery by adding sour feelings to painful situations.
The advantage of challenge outweighs the enjoyment of ease.
“The wound is the place where the light enters you.”
Surrender isn’t giving up. It’s yielding to what you can’t change.
I recently encouraged a leader to seek advice from a member of her board. She said that she wanted to talk to him but was concerned about perception. Would he think she’s weak?
I explained that he will think you’re smart if you do it skillfully.
Successful leaders seek wisdom from others.
Wisdom is abrasive to hardheads.
I sought wisdom from a business leader and didn’t like what I heard. I asked the same question the next day to another leader, and he told me the same thing!
Ignorance dies slowly.
Do 5 these things to gain wisdom…
Experience isn’t the best teacher. My friend melted his siding by grilling close to his house. He won’t do that again. Only fools melt their siding two times.
Here’s how to help others learn from experience…
