Stop Obsessing over Others; Focus on Your Own Time
Marcus Aurelius challenged us to avoid wasting time. It’s a waste to “be too preoccupied with what so-and-so is doing, and why, and what they’re saying, and what they’re thinking, and what they’re up to…”
Progress Demands Letting Go of Comfort and Control
Anchors are obstacles when you haven’t arrived. Every day, leaders do things that prevent progress. Progress means letting go of… Comfort. Certainty. Expertise. Control. Distraction. Movement requires release. https://t.co/x2PRRiXVQq
Small Dreams Demand More Courage Than Grand Ambitions
Small Dreams Are Dangerous Small dreams require more courage than big. Big dreams enable sophisticated procrastination. Small dreams are dangerous because delay sounds ridiculous. Don’t worry about Everest until you climb the hill behind your house. https://t.co/MioN6ZfYvR
Raise Issues, Build Solutions: Ownership Over Complaining
Raising issues isn’t complaining. Complainers talk about problems while standing aloof. Builders point out concerns to understand. They seek improvement. They get dirty making things better. Build a culture where ownership wins. https://t.co/Yu0nnN8QFQ
Eliminate Obligations: Subtraction Creates Space, Not Just Saying No
Subtraction is harder than saying no. Saying no prevents future obligations. Subtraction kills current commitments. Subtraction creates space. Stop seeking more time. Eliminate obligations. Click to learn 7 ways to practice subtraction. https://t.co/KZ8PmqKDRl
Silence Shrinks; Challenge Negativity, Encourage Contribution
It’s easy to amplify the negative voice in someone’s head. Challenge them to contribute. Say nothing when they do. Silence shrinks people. Ingratitude denies worth. People who feel strong go further than those who feel weak. https://t.co/ARJiQNrsBg
Transform Draining Meetings in Just Five Minutes
You don’t aspire to lead life-sucking meetings. Bad habits are never intentional. You’re so busy doing things that you don’t take time to improve the way you do things. Constant hurry ignites frustration. Fix meetings in 5 minutes. https://t.co/KzbiauIY5N
Stop “Being Yourself”—Cultivate Your Best, Adaptable Self
“Be yourself” dresses ego in the robes of authenticity. “I have to be me,” requires others to adapt to you. Why shouldn’t you adapt to them? Don’t be yourself. Become your best self. Increase your impact by learn the curses and cures of...
Believing in Others Amplifies Impact Beyond Your Lifetime
Self-belief is a beginning. Believing in others is exponential. Everything that depends on you dies with you.
Truthful Humility Fuels Grounded Confidence on the Court
Don’t lie to yourself. Grounded confidence begins with truth-telling. Grounded confidence requires courage to act and humility to learn. “When I stepped on the court, I wasn’t out there hoping I could win.” Larry Bird https://t.co/JDFyAiGggc
True Leadership Multiplies Leaders, Not Controls
Everyone job is to make everyone better. Success is more about freedom than control. You’re a bottleneck until others can act without permission. Provide direction. Establish boundaries. Success comes to leaders who multiply leaders. https://t.co/Jb5s5n56Nq https://t.co/Al5imcx59G
True Optimism Means Conviction, Not False Hope
3 beliefs while facing uncertainty: #1. You’re going to be a better leader when this is over. #2. False hope is destructive. Never lie to yourself or others. #3. Optimism is the conviction that you will prevail, not that the path forward is...
Learn Constantly, Not Just Show Off, Avoid Foolishness
Skillful fools dig their own graves. “I finally decided I was going to give the best hour of the day to improving my own mind.” Charlie Munger Don’t brag about what you do. Brag about what you’re learning. Here are 4 Ways to...
Negative Narratives Shut Minds and Damage Relationships
Negative stories produce emotions that close your mind and harm your relationships. Emotions don’t know the difference between true stories or fiction.
Skillful Handling Turns Unnoticed Effort Into Recognition
Hard work is often overlooked. The only time you’re noticed is when you screw up. You spend hours preparing for a tough conversation that goes well. Who knows? Multiply recognition by receiving it skillfully. https://t.co/5OLx97Jv7Z