It’s okay to fail. Look at it as an opportunity. When you learn something from a mistake, it’s growth—not failure. Step back, review the lesson, and try again. A productive leader trains with this perspective in mind. The result is an environment of trust and a successful team of future leaders! As a productive leader, … Continue reading “Every failure is an opportunity for growth”
Why one of my favorite questions provides both focus and direction
What result are you hoping to get? This is one of my favorite questions. It holds the power to give you both focus and direction. Once you’ve answered it, you’ll no longer be distracted by all the other possibilities swirling around in your head. You can begin to plan out each step, in the most … Continue reading “Why one of my favorite questions provides both focus and direction”
Use compassion and kindness when correcting someone
Are you a lumberjack—or a gardener? Weird question, I know. Stay with me; your answer determines your leadership style when correcting behavior. One of the two uses compassion and kindness. Can you guess which? A lumberjack cuts trees down to the ground with broad strokes of their ax. They swing hard and fast to clear … Continue reading “Use compassion and kindness when correcting someone”
How a great weakness can be turned into a great strength
Is your greatest weakness really a strength? It is for me. I wasn’t always an expert on time management and productivity. I bounced from career to career like a kangaroo. Then my wife said two words to me… “I’m pregnant.” When I heard this, I quickly realized something had to change. I needed stability to … Continue reading “How a great weakness can be turned into a great strength”
Why asking the right questions can make a big difference
Are you asking the right questions? You can probably relate to the frustration of attending meetings that never seem to go anywhere. You may even notice a pattern of doing the same things over and over while making little to no progress. This can be exhausting and overwhelming. There HAS to be a better way, … Continue reading “Why asking the right questions can make a big difference”