A person oblivious to fear doesn’t enjoy the thrill of achievement. But anxiety gone mad rejects exploring all together.
The Ripple Effect: Understand How Consequences Work
Consequences mean actions matter. Even painful consequences reinforce the potency of our actions. Some actions deliver immediate consequences.
Consequences mean actions matter. Even painful consequences reinforce the potency of our actions. Some actions deliver immediate consequences.
Choose How You Show Up Before You Show Up
Strength sees opportunities. Weakness sees threats. You see the world the way you see yourself.
Strength sees opportunities. Weakness sees threats. You see the world the way you see yourself.
The 5 Skills Managers Must Master
David Dodson has an MBA from Stanford. He worked for McKenzie and Company. But he discovered what every manager knows, “… credentials are not skills.”
David Dodson has an MBA from Stanford. He worked for McKenzie and Company. But he discovered what every manager knows, “… credentials are not skills.”
Dear Dan: Negative Comments Cause Self-Doubt
How do I overcome the nagging doubt that arises when someone else makes a negative comment about me or my performance? It may be a minority view.
How do I overcome the nagging doubt that arises when someone else makes a negative comment about me or my performance? It may be a minority view.
How to Believe in People
Belief enables leadership. You must believe in the people you lead.
Belief enables leadership. You must believe in the people you lead.
Dear Dan: What Questions Should I Ask My CEO
I have a new position within our company. Now I report directly to the CEO. What questions should I ask during our first meeting?
I have a new position within our company. Now I report directly to the CEO. What questions should I ask during our first meeting?
4 Ways to Have Lousy One-on-Ones
Leaders bring vitality. They don’t create drudgery.
Leaders bring vitality. They don’t create drudgery.
3 Ways to Be Liked and Respected
Smart people give their best even when leadership sucks. But it’s easier when leaders are liked and respected.
Smart people give their best even when leadership sucks. But it’s easier when leaders are liked and respected.
The Power to Say No
Every “yes” is an obligation. You end up overcommitted when you can’t say “no.” Examine yourself. Are you constantly late? Is there never enough time?
Every “yes” is an obligation. You end up overcommitted when you can’t say “no.” Examine yourself. Are you constantly late? Is there never enough time?
3 Signs You’re Offering Destructive Support
A leader’s success depends on the success of others. Individual contributors focus on the work. Leaders focus on the people.
A leader’s success depends on the success of others. Individual contributors focus on the work. Leaders focus on the people.
Awaken Your Potential Today: 20 Powerful Ways to Make Life Bigger
Potential is an unexplored ocean. But the shore offers many delights.
Potential is an unexplored ocean. But the shore offers many delights.
Your Expectations Don’t Just Influence Your Destiny, They Determine It
You are influenced by parents, friends, teachers, and society. Some bolster your outlook and encourage you to reach for the sky.
You are influenced by parents, friends, teachers, and society. Some bolster your outlook and encourage you to reach for the sky.
When You Feel Overwhelmed Do Less Better
Marcus Aurelius was the emperor of Rome from 161 AD to 180 AD, but he’s better known as one of the most important Stoic philosophers.
Marcus Aurelius was the emperor of Rome from 161 AD to 180 AD, but he’s better known as one of the most important Stoic philosophers.
My Problem: A Bag of Left-Footed Socks
Shopping is exhilarating. I go once or twice a decade at least.
Shopping is exhilarating. I go once or twice a decade at least.
5 Steps to Give Autonomy to Workers Without Blowing Everything Up
One goal of managing is to supervise less. Managers work too hard because they supervise too much.
One goal of managing is to supervise less. Managers work too hard because they supervise too much.