Leaders have tenacity. Tenacity means you have what it takes to get through ridiculously tough stuff as you strive to achieve your goal. Great leaders also inspire others to build tenacity in themselves, so that everyone crosses the finish...
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What holds you back from stepping into a better future? It may be that you are avoiding disappointment. “That sounds like a personal issue,” you might say. Yes, it is. Avoiding disappointment shows up often in the workplace too,...
I spoke to a Rotary group this past week. Like many service organizations, local Rotary clubs are seeing their membership decline and many members are choosing to no longer attend meetings in person. And attracting new members, especially younger...
We used to believe that the way to measure “success” of a person’s performance was their output. Many believed that if what was delivered met our expectations, then all was fine with our employees. This thinking is not only...
When being clear with others, it can be useful to pause. Pausing will help you best ensure that your communication with others lands as you’ve intended it to. You want the content of your message and the tone you...
Learning to pause made such a crucial difference in my own success, especially with choices, decisions, and pivots.Lately, I’ve been sharing with leaders why and how to pause. Following are a few highlights that I hope cause you to...
In the 5 Daily Practices, the final step is to connect the “what,” “who,” and “how” to your “why.”You may have heard “Start with why.” Having this phrase on one’s mind has certainly helped many companies be more customer-focused....
Prioritizing for each day, as part of a daily practice, is a bit different than prioritizing strategic objectives. The differences show up in primarily three ways:1) although you do have at least one strategic objective in mind, you are...
Leaders model the way of leadership for others. Those who exhibit a high EQ—emotional quotient—typically are better communicators. They speak and behave in ways that show that they truly want those hearing their message to understand it and feel...
You’re still considering your day. In Part II you focused on “what” you want. In Part III you then considered that “what” and focused on “who” can help you and who might you serve. Now you are homing in...