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Some people are natural hand-raisers. When they raise their hands to volunteer to help, everyone loves that. But the enthusiasm that drives their volunteering also drives their interest in sharing their opinions, suggestions, and innovative ideas. They want to contribute…. Continue Reading →
Last year my body decided to introduce me to a new kind of pain I’d never met before. The older we get, the more of these we meet, even though we’d rather not make their acquaintance! They also often have… Continue Reading →
Take a look at any leaders, past or present, who you and others consider truly great. Now consider those leaders, past or present, who you and most sane people consider terrible. What’s the main difference? Charisma (dynamic personality)? Competence (skill… Continue Reading →
Imagine this dialogue: “How are you doing?” “Ok, under the circumstances.” “Well, that’s the problem—you’re under the circumstances! Rise above them, and you’ll do much better.” As leaders, or would-be leaders, at any level of authority, we need to keep… Continue Reading →
