Finding out what’s true is tricky, it takes effort. Our brains have a neat way of avoiding that effort. We just decide what’s true in advance. We store those “truths” away and grab them quickly when we need a quick answer. We take shortcuts, make assumptions, apply labels, follow brands.…
135. Why be Honest with yourself?
Great leaders are honest with themselves. Whether they are truthful to others or not, they don’t allow themselves to be fooled by their own perceptions and allusions. I’m not sure if such honesty can be taught, but it certainly can be practiced. Honesty starts with yourself, as a habit you…
134. Is money a problem?
Most people sacrifice lifestyle to earn money, it seems to be hardwired in our DNA. The battle between earning and enjoying is an experience most of us share. Work-life balance is certainly a big topic in the lifestyle industry. What isn’t as widely understood is the impact of that choice…
133. Are you Unselfish?
You can surely name some great visionary leaders – maybe world famous or even better if it’s someone you’ve worked with. They’ve all had to get rid of one thing to be inspirational. Something you might not have thrown off yet. Selfishness. They may still have ego, or ambition, or…
132. Are you an Achiever?
Great leaders build legacies, not trophy cabinets. They’re motivated by the mountain, not the flag at the top. They care about what they do, not what medals they win. Most leaders spend a lifetime achieving lots of small things. Their teams do actually. Some do great things. Working to achieve…
131. How do you treat Trends?
Great teams are honest with themselves. They know what’s important and what’s not, and they don’t pretend to do things. Honesty and clarity cut through the confusion and indecision that slows down lower performers. It allows focus. Honesty is a super power. How a team deals with trends is a…
130. What do you take credit for?
There’s a key difference between team sports and individual sports. The individual gets the result and gets the trophy. A team that gets the result gets the trophy. The players, even the star players, share the credit. It’s not how many points you scored, or saved, but whether your team…
129. Why be Humble?
I heard a leadership coach talking about being an effective CEO last week. She talked passionately about creating a personal brand – defining and promoting what you stand for as an individual. Leadership, for her, was mostly defined by the perception you create in others’ minds. There’s nothing wrong with…
128. Are you a Visionary?
Visionary leadership is not confined to the adventurous, courageous, innovative & extroverted types we think of like Steve Jobs or Elon Musk. Those are just the famous ones. Every “visionary” communicates a message. So can you. The message might be world changing or small and mundane but it needs to…
127. How do I read your mind?
One reason we humans work well in groups is because we “know” what others in the group think. It maybe we know their views on important topics, or just how they will react in certain circumstances. We might be guessing or know with confidence, but teams simply don’t work without…