The first step to becoming a leader is in the heart. You learn to love people.
A person who loves people turns their focus outward.
The second step to leadership is practicing things leaders say.
Words without heart are meaningless irritants.
Thoughtless words are muddy roads.
You can smooth the way with things you say. Or your words make life hard for others and painful for you.
You spend large amounts of time talking. Words are hammers.
Understand, embrace, and increase the impact you have during one-on-ones.
7 powerful phrases. 10 powerful questions.
Yesterday, a leader I respect said, “I almost teared up.”
Then I spoke directly, “You didn’t almost tear up. Either you did or you didn’t.”
How to stop hedging?
Treat yourself with more respect than a squirrel.
Stop chasing the next nut. Choose how you show up.
5 simple rules…
An intimidating seldom hears the truth.
What would you say to an intimidating boss if you had courage?
