Doubt kills more dreams than failure ever will. Life has a way of putting us in situations where we’re not sure if we should pursue our dreams or let our doubt hold us back. But here’s the thing: doubt can be worse than failing. When you doubt yourself, you stop yourself from even trying, and that’s always a big loss. As scary as it seems, failure (or not attaining what you attempted this time) actually helps you learn…
On the wall above my desk I have a question to focus my attention and remind me of what’s important. Some days, I’m very present to it and it guides my thinking and actions. Other days, I seem to be oblivious to it…until something causes me to “see” it again and refocus. It works 100% of the time and I rely upon it because some days I am simply not my best. Call…
I value time and I use it well – mostly. I’ve had people ask me how I accomplish as much as I do and it’s interesting to me. I don’t know that I’m more productive than others, but I do have practices which sustain my focus and allow me to say “no” to things that don’t fit with my priorities, and I’m disciplined. I wasn’t always this way. I had to learn. I also have an amazing…
Leadership is an evolving way of being. It’s not a thing you do, it’s a way of presencing yourself, a way of showing up that engages others so powerfully they show up as the best possible version of themselves as a result. When you do it well, people rise around you. Things get done well and you enjoy most of…
Excellence requires discipline. When you don’t have discipline, you get sloppy. When you get sloppy, you fit right in with the mediocrity the status quo fully supports. To do anything at a level of mastery, it requires focus and discipline. If the people around you aren’t on the same page, they will work to talk you into being reasonable. Being…
Teamwork = team work. On a great team, if one person is struggling, challenged, receiving constructive feedback, or not performing well in any regard, it’s OUR job to help. Team implies we are one. Team means I will lock arms with you to win – even when it’s tough. Especially when it’s tough. When we’re challenged, we’re vulnerable. When we’re…
Say exactly what you mean. There’s a concept! It’s very non-Midwestern. You won’t always be popular or please people, but you will be clear. You’ll also find the world around you (people, opportunities, events and rewards) will amplify. Too often, when trying to please others or deliver the message you think others want to hear instead of saying exactly what…
How are you leading? Many believe we need to be confident, positive, and directive as leaders, especially given the amount of change we continue to face in our world. It’s a good combination, until it’s not. Sometimes, you are uncertain too. It makes you human. Sometimes, you’re challenged and it’s hard. That doesn’t mean you’re not confident. In that moment,…
Are you kind to yourself? Most leaders hold themselves to high standards. Often, they set a higher bar for themselves than for those around them. It’s a curious thing. Most of us could benefit from compassion for ourselves as well as extending it to others. Our ability to respect boundaries, set limits, and challenge ourselves while challenging the status quo…
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