Some people view compromise as a weakness. “Strong people don’t compromise,” they say. They’re the kind of folks who declare their position, put a stake in the ground, and stand their ground at all cost. It doesn’t matter whether it’s business or personal. The outcome is still the same. What do they forfeit with this… [Read More]
What Are You Waiting For? Do It Now!
Did you ever see airplanes lining up for their final approach to an airport? It looks like ballet in the sky. Although it’s fun to watch, you can imagine the timing and split-second decisions that must be made to land the airplanes safely. Could you imagine what would happen if the air traffic controllers procrastinated?… [Read More]
We’re All Teachers
How to Get Ahead and Make Steady Progress
Most of us like to see progress right away. So, when we take baby steps and can’t detect advancement, we abandon our efforts, thinking that we’ve failed. The truth is, measuring progress is often like watching grass grow. While it’s difficult to detect movement on a daily basis, it’s simple to see growth over time…. [Read More]
The Best Advice You’ll Ever Get
How often does advice fail to pan out? Did you ever ask yourself why? Is it because we get it from the wrong people, misjudge the quality of the advice, or because we follow it blindly? The problem is that we seek advice from the wrong people — some of whom don’t have a clue… [Read More]
This Discussion Has No Room for Debate
Why do leaders surround themselves with “yes” people? Why do managers reward employees for thinking alike? Why do people tune into news that validates their existing beliefs? These statements beg the obvious question: Why do people need to confirm their own thinking? And what do they lose by limiting discussion and debate? Some folks seek… [Read More]
Being “All Talk” Speaks Volumes. Need I Say More?
Call it whatever you want: “All bark and no bite; All sizzle and no steak; All foam and no beer.” The meaning’s still the same — talk is cheap. The fact is, being all talk amounts to nothing more than hollow words. While some people believe that saying something will make it come true, nothing… [Read More]
How Do You React to Failure?
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