Blog: Leading & Living Courageously

Having Effective Conversations to Build or Restore Trust in Any Relationship

Having Effective Conversations to Build or Restore Trust in Any Relationship

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There are some people with whom we easily build trusting, productive…
When Ignorance Is Not Bliss

Courageous Living: When Ignorance Is Not Bliss

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This is the final blog in my three-week series on blissful ignorance…
Blissfully Ignorant or Blissfully Aware?

Blissfully Ignorant or Blissfully Aware?

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Is ignorance really the key to bliss? Is it awareness? Or is…
Is Ignorance Bliss?

Is Ignorance Bliss?

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The phrase “ignorance is bliss” is often used in sarcastic,…
Space of Possibility

Space of Possibility

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Over the last few weeks, I have written much about the differences…
Develop Your Warrior Muscle

Develop Your Warrior Muscle (Part 2)

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In last week’s blog, I wrote about how Warriors either “love”…
Develop Your Warrior Muscle

Develop Your Warrior Muscle (Part 1)

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Every day we are faced with numerous circumstances and situations…
Building a Team of Warriors Starts with YOU

Building a Team of Warriors Starts with YOU

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If you find yourself leading a group of people who are locked…
Do You Have a Team of Warriors … or Worriers?

Do You Have a Team of Warriors … or Worriers?

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Even the most technologically-advanced visionaries are reminded…
The Untapped Goldmine Of Gratitude

The Untapped Goldmine Of Gratitude

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The research is in, and when it comes to employee engagement,…
When It Comes To Failure, Choose Your Point Of View

When It Comes To Failure, Choose Your Point Of View

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Life is a conversation. Things happen, and we have interpretations…
We’re Halfway Through 2013—But Did You Ever Really Complete 2012?

We’re Halfway Through 2013—But Did You Ever Really Complete 2012?

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There’s a distinct difference between ending something and…
Should You Axe Your Meeting Agenda?

Should You Axe Your Meeting Agenda?

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If you ask the smartest and most experienced leaders what’s…
Balancing The Budget And Employee Morale

Balancing The Budget And Employee Morale

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When times get tough, most executives move to cut costs, reduce…
How To Cultivate Strategic Thinking In Your Company

How To Cultivate Strategic Thinking In Your Company

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It’s very easy today for people to become paralyzed by fear…
Collaboration In A Matrix Environment

Collaboration In A Matrix Environment

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Most organizations today have some kind of matrix structure in…
Six Steps To Make Your Meetings More Effective

Different Behavior Means Better Meetings

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In our last blog post on this topic, we talked about the difference…
Micromanagement Is The Enemy of Strategic Thinking

Micro-management Is The Enemy of Strategic Thinking

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In last week’s blog post, we discussed the way that leaders’…