With so much focus on building confidence, especially as a leader, it can be easy to forget the importance and power of humility. While humility often lives in the shadows of confidence, the sign of a truly confident individual and leader is one who operates in humility first. Practicing humility is also a surefire way to ensure that you don’t fall victim to becoming arrogant or overly confident. Whether you
Society conditions us to want to be better, faster, and stronger. In other words, we’ve become obsessed with being more productive, more efficient, more effective, and more everything. With so much focus on being additive, it can feel counterintuitive to value and focus on the need to know our limitations. However, knowing your limitations can save you from going over the edge. Know Your Limitations: Your Wellbeing Depends on It
Is it time to get out of your own way? The obstacle to living the life you want, achieving your dreams, and reaching your goals is you. Here’s the solemn truth [and I say it with love]: You are the only one standing in your way. While we can do this knowingly or unknowingly for any number of reasons, your capacity is not one of those reasons. You have the
Are you in the middle of a metamorphosis? While most would agree that the world around us is constantly changing, it’s easy to forget the role we play in that change. We, too, are constantly changing and evolving. Yet, as human beings, we like to settle in and get comfortable. Who doesn’t love a good routine? However, every so often, the routine you once found comforting can begin to feel
Could You Really Change Your Life by Changing Your Words? Your words are a reflection of your thoughts and beliefs. Thus, the words that you choose to use on a daily basis, influence your actions, habits, character and destiny. Stop and think for a moment. Are there words or phrases that you systematically use that could be preventing you from accomplishing your goals and living the life you want? More
We’re looking inward with this article. So if you’re already feeling uncomfortable, take a deep breath. I promise everything is going to be okay–I got you. Here’s the thing. We need to have a heart-to-heart on why you’re hitting road blocks. And before you start naming all the things getting in your way and explaining how I can’t possibly understand your situation, I’m calling a “time-out.” I have a sneaking
There is no worse feeling than an abrupt jolt into despair, anger, frustration, helplessness, loneliness, jealousy … [insert your negative emotion here]. When I first decided to write about managing your emotions, I planned to approach writing it from a more theoretical perspective. It figures as much. I was basking in the glow of assuredness, confidence, and a period of sweet calm. Oh, how quickly the tide turns. While my
I am truly proud of my career accomplishments as a leader and manager. It’s always heartwarming to receive genuine accolades from individuals who have enjoyed working with me in the past and present. Similarly, I have worked for several great leaders and managers and have personally experienced how an exceptional manager can positively impact one’s confidence, productivity, effectiveness, and overall health—physical and mental. As it happens, we spend most of
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