A 3 Step Process to Increase Your Confidence
“Oh the minute they made the announcement, I knew she’d be down on the field,” my husband told my parents over wine and brie. My parents both just smiled. As wacky as it sounded, they weren’t shocked either. In hindsight it was an audacious...Why Can't I Fix Him?
My heart sunk as I heard all Kathy had done attempting to fix the scene. Actually, despite the reason for her call, the “scene” was progressing remarkably. They’d come so far in such a short time: a clear vision for 2015; a strong action plan on the...
Situational Confident Humility: A Self Assessment #confidenthumility
This article contains some of my earliest thinking about confident humility. It’s been fun to see the journey evolve into what later became our Winning Well model which was the bases of our book. Winning Well: A Manager’s Guide to Getting Results–...Shooting Freethrows: 7 Basic Competencies Every Team Leader Must Master
You need your team to get to the next level. Tomorrow. Actually, you’d prefer if some of them could get there this afternoon. After all, the stack ranks don’t lie, and you need traction. Fast. No time for theory, you need execution. You’ve talked to...Professor Lupin on Facing Your Fears #confidenthumility
Our biggest leadership screw-ups are fear in disguise. Fears have a powerful and dangerous habit of shape shifting into a monster that stands in our way, blocking the behaviors we most need for success. Mike’s arrogant approach and intimidating demeanor is...Leadership Pros Contribute Thoughts about Humility: A Frontline Festival
Welcome back to the Let’s Grow Leaders Frontline Festival. Our February Festival is all about humility. Thanks to Joy and Tom Guthrie of Vizwerx Group for the great pic and to all our contributors! Next month’s Festival is all about inspiring breakthrough...7 Career Frustrations Every Go-Getter Feels
Odds are that some executive in your life is making it all look easy. The quick rise to the top. In perfect shape, with the the perfect family all dressed cleanly in the company colors at the company picnic. The exec’s declaration that he’s “never...
