Getting Past Excuses
If I started over, knowing what I know today, I would … Aim higher and start sooner. Mark Hopkins Excuses: Mark went on to say, “Life’s curveballs and my conservative nature provide daily… Continue reading
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10 Ways to Navigate Turbulence
Catastrophe is one decision away during turbulence. Reacting makes you look like a fool, eventually. Wise leaders respond to turbulence; fools react. Reactions are passionate but uninformed. How many times have decisions outrun… Continue reading
Making Dreams Matter
Dreams smolder and die unless others own them. Passion isn’t meaningful until it ignites others. Igniting passion isn’t pumping up. Pumping up: Is fun at events but manipulative as long-term strategy. Places unnecessary burden on leaders and… Continue reading
Moving Stagnant Organizations
Image source Every team has a few passionate leaders chomping at the bit to create the future. But, dead weight weighs them down. Most teams lead by consensus, the lowest common denominator. I… Continue reading
How to Have Life Changing Conversations
Your job is bringing out the best in others by the way you interact with them. Well timed, well executed conversation change people’s lives. First: Determine and affirm aspirations and goals. Never have conversations… Continue reading
Choosing Who NOT to Help
I thought leading was getting people on my team. But, leading is getting on their team; grabbing their oar. But whose boat and whose oar? Whose boat: Leaders can’t help those going in… Continue reading