How to Become a Wise Leader
David Hawkins said, “Wisdom is doing that which makes you strong and avoiding that which makes you weak.” With the
October 7, 2017
David Hawkins said, “Wisdom is doing that which makes you strong and avoiding that which makes you weak.” With the
Anger is often a sign that a boundary has been crossed. Learning how to set appropriate boundaries is difficult, but
The very nature of personal growth includes challenging old beliefs, changing habits, and crossing the comfort zone for expansion. Enlightened
We all resist. We resist initiating difficult conversations. We resist unwanted change. We resist making tough calls…. We resist looking
When you feel inner disturbance seek quiet time first. Feel what you need to feel. Reconnect with nature. Breath slowly.
Why don’t we seek clarity more often? The employee is unclear about an assignment but too afraid to ask for
Most of us have a pretty bad relationship with time. The feeling of not having enough time, wasting time, or
One of the most limiting mindsets is the belief that you know more than other people. The next limiting mindset
It can be difficult to really stand out, but with a little planning and a new mindset, you can elevate
The purpose of performance conversations is to improve employee performance. What often stands in the way of an effective performance
It’s easy to say what a leader should be. We look at our politicians, business leaders, county government leaders and
As a leader, you need to do the right thing. You need to guide others to do what’s right. You
You just hired a great employee. The employee has all the qualifications, is a quick-study, takes initiative and is always
A common complaint I hear from executive clients is, “My employees drop balls!” Dropped balls come in many forms: Lack
The biggest productivity-killer at work is arguing with colleagues or employees. I call these conversations verbal ping pong.
There is a mega-cost when leaders avoid difficult conversations. Mega-cost is about time, money, and reputation. Most recently the investigation
If someone has a different political view, do you need to correct them? Do you need to make them wrong?
Constant disruption turns your open-door into a revolving door, compromises your focus and reduces your leadership effectiveness. Leading others is