Act Boldly in Small Ways; Action Breaks Fear Cycles
Act boldly in small ways. One fearful thought spins off another and another. But action leads to action.
Question Rules, Identify Stakeholders, Reject One‑Size Solutions
Challenge All Requirements: #1. Assume Requirements are Wrong Believe rules are flawed. #2. Find the “Who” Who mandated this? If no one can defend it, question it. #3. Eliminate “One-Size-Fits-All” Generic procedures signal lazy thinking. https://t.co/wpyvAf1VUA
Ask How You Can Impact Every New Connection
“With each new person you meet, {ask} yourself, ‘What are the *prospects* of my touching this person’s life?’” @BobBurg in his daily email newsletter.
Profit Rewards a Motivated, Engaged Workforce
"Profit is the applause you get for creating a motivating environment for your people." Ken Blanchard
Fair Conflict Resolution: Inclusive, Flat, Kind, Non‑judgmental Listening
Fight Fair: Keep it small. Involve people with skin in the game, no one else. Flatten the group. Leaders and decision-makers participate with everyone. Say what you really think with kindness and openness. Withhold judgment. Never attack a person. Train people to listen.
Controlling People Mirror Our Own Unresolved Issues
Others are mirrors. “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves.” Carl Jung I see this in the clash of controlling people. Controlling people hate each other.
Live Your Values at Work, Not Just Define Them
The work isn’t crafting values; it’s living them. Values show up in calendars, promotions, and confrontations.
Purpose Fuels Resilience Through Any Circumstance
If we possess our why of life we can put up with almost any how. Twilight of the Idols: https://t.co/dKwY0hMTC6
Purpose Through Responsibility Enables Enduring Resilience
“A man who becomes conscious of the responsibility he bears … to an unfinished work will never be able to throw away his life. He knows the why for his existence and will be able to bear almost any how.”...
Stop the “No” Problem, Reclaim Your Time
You don’t have a time problem. You have a “no” problem. When you can’t say no, others run your life. Resentment builds. Relationships suffer. Friction prevails.
Small, Easy Wins Boost Daily Mindfulness and Connection
Low-Friction Goals Drink a cup of water before a cup of coffee. Have one conversation that solely benefits another. Listen without interrupting during one meeting today.
More Activity Doesn’t Guarantee More Results
“Just because you’re doing a lot more doesn’t mean you’re getting a lot more done.” Denzel Washington
Choose to Console, Understand, and Love Others First
Saint Francis prayed, “Grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love.”
Moral Authority Demands Ego‑Subordination to Higher Purpose
"The essence of moral authority is sacrifice - the subordinating of one's self or one's ego to a higher purpose, cause, or principle." Robert Greenleaf
Control Vs. Need: Lead, Don’t Dictate
There’s a difference between taking control and needing control. Taking control means taking the helm and steering the ship toward an agreed upon destination. But, those who need control struggle to adapt as they go. It’s “My way or the highway.”
Surround Yourself with Brilliant Minds for True Privilege
"It is a privilege of the mighty to surround themselves with the champions of intellect..." How talented are the people around you? Balthasar Gracian
Find Clarity by Naming What
Work the edges when the center is fuzzy. Name what is clear. Clarity grows from knowledge. What’s clear? What’s important? What doesn’t work?
Ego‑centric Leaders Turn Competence Into Danger
To gain advantage, ego-centric leaders … Manipulate. Feel entitled. Seek status. Exploit the powerless. Competence without humility creates dangerous capability.
Strong Teams Thrive on Positivity, Not Toxic Criticism
Strong teams aren’t built by spreading venom, focusing on weaknesses, or dredging up animosity. Real leaders don’t feel strong by tearing down others.
Your Biggest Blind Spot Is Not Seeing Yourself
My wife laughed at me while we were singing in church. I complained, “What? I’m singing harmony.” She said, “No, you’re not.” The hardest person to see is yourself. The most common blindspot: believing you don’t have them. From: https://t.co/NI6z0uk7tr
Pause When Emotions Surge to Avoid Regretful Mistakes
Step Back When Emotions Run Hot Hot emotions make you stupid. You do things you regret. And say things you can’t take back. Intelligence isn’t immunity to error. “Those who think they know, don’t.” Edward de Bono https://t.co/RrLkxuAnJs
Daily Habits, Not Promotions, Drive Lasting Success
Don’t obsess about getting promoted. Embrace daily attitudes and activities that earn promotions. Don’t concentrate on living a fruitful life. Practice life-giving habits. Dreams frustrate until they distill into daily habits. From: https://t.co/JXkB2kNxzc
Focus on Actions, Not Outcomes, for Lasting Progress
The Focus Most Get Wrong Don’t focus on what you want. Concentrate on what you do. Glance at the future. Concentrate on present action. Long-term goals are good for direction. Reject the seduction of results. Commit to daily rituals. https://t.co/JXkB2kNxzc https://t.co/SopVInPjlZ
Pause, Listen, and Question Your Own Assumptions
Everyday Pauses: Resisting the impulse to speak. Keep your lips together. Listen to understand. Shifting to curiosity. Humility learns. Ego knows. Ask yourself, “What might they understand that I don’t?” Challenge your own wisdom.
Surround Yourself with Allies Who Push, Not Praise
Build relationships that make risk-taking more likely. Choose people who kick you in the pants over those who affirm your excuses. Trust allies who believe in your potential, fuel your courage, and challenge you to get off your butt.
Critique without Solutions: The Missing Piece
“My friends tell me that I have a tendency to point out problems without offering solutions, but they never tell me what I should do about it.” Daniel Gilbert, Stumbling on Happiness https://t.co/1nPRmS83u4