Don’t Let Your Reasons Turn Into Excuses
Note to self. I must always be on guard not to let my reasons turn into excuses. Reasons explain the past. Excuses limit the future. The future is much more interesting than the past. […]
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Authenticity Builds Stronger Teams, Not Blind Loyalty
A note to young professionals. The more insecure the leadership, the more it will insist on blind loyalty and the need for the team to “follow the leader”. In highly dysfunctional cultures, this goes so far as an unwritten rule that “to get ahead in this place, it’s a good idea to be like the […]
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Authenticity Builds Stronger Teams, Not Blind Loyalty
A note to young leaders. Never confuse leadership with management. Leaders lead. Managers manage. Managers treat humans as resources. Leaders believe resources are inert substances you dig out of the ground. Leaders inspire. Managers motivate. Managers motivate through the carrot and the stick. “Do as I tell you and I’ll reward you with a bonus […]
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Balancing Strength and Sensitivity
Note to self. On strength and sensitivity. We all too often laud strength and treat sensitivity as a weakness. But sensitivity is just as great as strength – and you can’t have too much of either of them. Strength (resilience) and sensitivity (being perceptive) are two limbs of the same body. They work best when […]
It’s Not What You Say, But How You Say It
A note to young professionals. There’s a rule in communication theory known as the 7-38-55 rule. The rule states that only 7% of meaning is communicated by the spoken word, 38% through tone of voice, and 55% through body language. If you’re finding that hard to believe, try this simple exercise. Say the following sentence […]
The Power of Stretching Beyond
A note to young leaders. If you’re doing what you’re capable of, then you’re letting yourself down. You’re not being ambitious enough. If your 10-year vision doesn’t scare you a little bit, you’re not dreaming big enough. We were not born to rest inside our comfort zone. We were born to stretch beyond our grasp. […]
Value Yourself, Value Your Time
Note to self. I’ve noticed that time management skills tend to be at their peak in people with high self-esteem and a sense of mission. Makes sense. Until you value yourself and the impact you can have, you won’t value your time. So, when I’m mentoring others, I should first make sure the mentee has […]
Master Your Mind, Master Your Work
A note to young leaders. Work doesn’t keep you up at night, worry does. When people say “I’m worried sick”, they are speaking more truth than they know. Worry suppresses our immune system and delays our reflex responses – triggering and contributing to more disease and injury than any other single factor. Worry is habit. […]
Be a Coach, Not a Boss
A note to young leaders. Be a coach, not a boss. Former NBA star, Kevin McHale, was coached by the legendary Boston Celtics player and coach, the late KC Jones. Kevin noticed that whenever he or his team mates pulled off an amazing feat or landed a game-winning shot – KC was never part of […]