Leading courageously often involves sharing feedback, both bad and good, with those around you. But feedback can be really hard to give, and it's even harder to take. It helps to view it in terms of being constructive, helping people grow, or destructive, which simply...
Courage can be transformative. BUT how do you train for courage? Now that’s a good question. We’ve talked now about the transformative potential of courage, both to your people and to your organization. But how do you unlock that potential? Let’s dive into that. I’ve...
Do you care about me? This is what people want to know when they work for you. They may not say it directly, but it is the core question that defines the relationship between you and the people you lead. When people believe the answer is “yes,” they will be more...
“Raise you’re hand if you’ve ever worked for a horrible boss?” Whenever we ask that question during our leadership workshops, nearly all the hands in the room go up. The stories that people share are cringeworthy. One participant recently shared that his boss would...
Most people perform better when they are heading toward a goal. But it is important to understand that the goals must motivate. If your goals leave you feeling inadequate, stressed out, or overworked, then you will lack the motivation to complete them. But where do...
I’m an ex-high diver. Every day for seven years I would courageously climb to the top of a hundred-foot high-dive ladder (the equivalent of a ten-story building) and stand atop a one-foot-by-one-foot perch. Then, after a quick prayer, I would leap into the air like an...
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