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When you ignore a problem
Do you ever look at a problem and decide to ignore it until it goes away?
When doing their best truly is their best
When people are doing their best with what they have, you need to start by acknowledging the job they’re doing.
Their mindsets will be limiting their best work
People will not do their best work if they’re approaching it from a mindset of blame, justify, shame, or obligation.
When your mindset gets in the way of their best
How much do you expect of the people you lead?
Do you keep your commitments?
Your commitments are your responsibility.
What do you stand for?
Speaking your truth and without compromise is what leaders do.
What’s the cost of your mindset
Wouldn’t it be better to talk about the problems so that you can improve things?
You don’t have this
The moment a leader can acknowledge they are on a journey that they will never get right, they can grow from the experience. Read more on “You don’t have this” at https://www.leadingforchange.ca/?p=8487
When you don’t think you’re good enough
You’re worried about being judged, but the ironic thing is the only one judging you is you. Read more on “When you don’t think you’re good enough” at https://leadingforchange.ca/when-you-dont-think-youre-good-enough/
Stop thinking so much
Stop thinking so much. You’ll find life and leadership a lot easier! Read more on “Stop thinking so much” at https://leadingforchange.ca/stop-thinking-so-much/
Stop trying to please everyone
It’s not possible to make everyone happy, so stop trying. Read more on “Stop trying to please everyone” at https://leadingforchange.ca/stop-trying-to-please-everyone/
Loyalty with or without them
Leaders tend to build trust when they demonstrate loyalty to a group. This is why leaders spend a lot of time saying or doing the right thing in support of their people. However, it’s what you say in their absence that can do the most damage to trust. What do you tell...
Electronic or human interactions – which will prevail this weekend?
How often will you check your email, or respond to text messages, or post on social media this weekend? Compare that number to the human interactions you plan to have without using technology. Will you take someone to lunch or dinner and really get to know them? Human...
Denial is not a strategy for tough subjects
The events of the world around us will impact each of us in our own way. In these times, the path forward starts with acknowledging: It’s OK not to be OK.
The power in asking permission
One of the most valuable skills I’ve learned is to ask permission before giving help or advice. Asking permission ensures the responsibility for whatever they’re trying to do stays with the other person. But, more importantly, asking permission means they still have...
Watch for the illusion if perfect knowledge
The illusion of perfect knowledge is granted to the first person who speaks in a room. They might have the right answer and they might not. Always be open to either possibility.
The work just keeps coming
There are nearly 100 things on my backlog of ideas I want to do something with. For all I know, something in that list will take me and my business to the next level. When I get fixated on such thinking, I’ll start thinking about how I can knock an increasing number...
What’s the best decision you can make?
“If no good can come from a decision, then no decision should be made.” — Simon Sinek He’s right. Never forget that not making a decision is still a decision.
Try new things every day
What would you do if everything you believed about leadership turned out to be dogma? Give that a try.
Stop fertilizing your problems
Would you cut down or fertilize the weeds that are overrunning a garden? The same goes for the problems that keep plaguing you.
What impact do you have on others?
A good place to start improving your relationships is by understanding the impact you’re having on others.
How to create lasting change
To create lasting change you must first be willing to confront the absolute truth. Yours and ours.
How was your week?
What if you loved what you do so much that T.G.I.F. wasn’t a thing?
Having what you want
Do you have what you want and want what you have? No? Put your attention on your intentions and watch how things change.
