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Had enough with the political leadership circus world? There’s a different Kevin McCarthy I’d like you to meet. He’s the author of several highly impactful books. Two of them I’ve read, recommended and gifted for years.
How Complimentary is YOUR Close? This is the part of a letter that immediately precedes the writer’s signature, consisting of words such as Sincerely, Cordially, Very truly yours, Best regards, etc. We’ve always done it that way.
I believe it’s OK to declare your sincerity or to close cordially. Writers have used those terms for over a century, When would it be time to explore more personalized alternatives? How about today?
How Could You NOT be more Risk Averse?
Citizens of the world have experienced relentless fear, uncertainty and doubt since the pandemic began in 2020. We rode in a seemly endless emotional roller coaster. After such a long and rough ride, it’s only human to affected by our experiences. Figuratively speaking, all of us are still experiencing after effects. I’m not qualified to offer a clinical assessment. So my civilian term is “Pandemic Hangover.” Unlike a binge hangover, emotional recovery from our Pandemic Hangover lasts much longer than a day or two.
I won’t bury the lead here. The answer is YES. We all sabotage our happiness to some degree. So the important questions are:
* How is this happening?
* How do I stop?
“Suffer Fools Gladly” – Saint Paul; 2 Corinthians, Chapter. 11
As with all theological scriptures, those three words can be subject to various interpretations. Rather than analyze St. Paul’s intentions of 2,000 years ago, let’s consider those three words in the context of leading others in today’s world.
Easier Said than Done: All leaders encounter people with thoughts and ideas we’re inclined to label as foolish. It’s hard to imagine being glad about it. Perhaps you have the authority to fire or relegate the fools in your midst. Or, contrary to the urging of St. Paul, you want to do so.
“Communication is a process, not an event.” – Seth Goden Do you treat communication as a process? Or an event? What’s the difference? Understanding how to develop a communication process approach to your communication is a potential game changer. That said, while the process may be simple, implementation is where most people struggle.
There are times with decision making when we have both the need and the time to think it over. It might make sense to sleep on it. Or perhaps not?
Why do People engage in Office Gossip? There’s a multitude of motives for gossiping. What are your reasons for engaging? For not engaging?
American managers have a common practice. They use an approach called Leave ’em alone > ZAP! They provide apparent autonomy until they’re caught doing something either undesirable or incorrect. Then they get ZAPPED.
We’re in the mist of The Great Resignation. Employers are seeking creative new ways to retain and engage their talent. Some employers are handing out larger raises than in the past. Talent shortages are creating opportunities for leaders to step up.
How might you make the most of this opportunity?
How might you avoid shooting yourself in the foot?
About This Two-Part Series on Flow State In Part 1, we explored how timing, challenge, focus, ritual, and purpose can create conditions that make flow
A Two-Part Exploration of Flow This is Part 1 of a two-part Leadership Breakthroughs series on Finding Flow. Here in Part 1, we will explore
Stakeholder Management… or Something More? When I first heard the term Stakeholder Management, I had mixed reactions. Combining two three-syllable words might be impressive to
My Shiny New Object In April, I was approached by a developer who created a ‘pilot’ podcast episode based on a recent blog post. It
Listen to the Audio Version I have been known to ask leaders I coach a simple question: What should we celebrate next? At first, it
Communication or Connection Questions to ask yourself before texting… What do I seek when I send a text? Am I trying to connect? Or merely
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