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What Kind of Question is This?
We can agree that it’s provocative. When is failure ever the goal? So why should we ever want to encourage or reward it? What might happen if you actually did reward failure?
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.
Last Tuesday, May 24, 2022. Pro Basketball Coach Steve Kerr’s Golden State Warriors were preparing for their Western Conference Finals Playoff game in Dallas. Their playoff game was just hours after the school shooting just 400 miles away in Uvalde, TX.
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?
“Vision without Action is a Daydream. Action without vision is a Nightmare.” It’s a simple, easy-to-understand concept. Yet how often do we discover that either one of these critical success components are missing? Leading any meaningful initiative needs both vision and action.
INTEGRITY The Unspoken Quality that Makes a Great Leader Without it, leaders are simply managers who lack the trust and respect of their followers. In
Gravitas and Your Executive Presence I’ve learned that the term Executive Presence means different things to different people at different places. Your Executive Presence exists
We all have our mental barriers. Our limiting beliefs that create the perception that certain tasks are too hard. As long as we harbor those beliefs, they will hold us back from pursuing goals with conviction.
I don’t usually write posts that are overly personal or promotional. But this seemed like an appropriate time to bend my own rules. A Once-in-a-Lifetime
What are your Limiting Beliefs about Executive Coaching? As a coach, part of my role is to help others to discover and overcome their limiting
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