Stop Offering Encouragement – Do This Instead Some people reject encouragement. You say something good. They reply with something bad. Every affirmation is met with, “Yeah, but.” Sometimes you resist self-encouragement. You say to yourself, “You got this,” and your inner critic says, “No you don’t.” Use curiosity to encourage people. Curiosity as Encouragement Discouragement: … Read more
Leading Thoughts for March 6, 2025 IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Andrew Kakabadse, Nada Kakabadse, and Linda Davies on leading to learn: “It is clear that successful leadership is never truly mastered as it is … Read more
The Leaderly Pursuit of Advice You look needy when you seek advice poorly. I recently encouraged a leader to reach out to a member of her board for input. She said that she wanted to talk to him but was concerned about perception. Would he think she’s weak? I explained that he will think you’re … Read more
7 Qualities that Drive High-Impact Teams ORGANIZATIONAL teams determine overall performance, shape culture, drive growth, and deliver results — or not. Today’s teams face a new reality. Never before have they encountered the changes and challenges brought on them by remote, hybrid, and in-person work environments. Add in the emergence of AI and countless other … Read more
Words Are Rudders – Questions Are Guides “The quality of your conversations is determined by the quality of your questions.” David Brooks Questions: Name a quality and ask how they developed it. You seem like a caring person. Who showed you how to care? What did they do? Ask about energizing things. What’s the best … Read more
Leading Thoughts for February 27, 2025 IDEAS shared have the power to expand perspectives, change thinking, and move lives. Here are two ideas for the curious mind to engage with: I. Craig Wright on the value of thinking opposite: “The more a person can exploit the contradictions of life, the greater his or her potential … Read more
How to Run Toward the Battle I’ve talked with many leaders who were confused, angry, and ready to quit. Sometimes I say, “Well, isn’t this exciting.” My smile confuses them. Some disagree. Others think I don’t get it. Leaders run toward the battle, not away. Compassion is evil when it short-circuits growth. It’s necessary to … Read more
LeadershipNow 140: February 2025 Compilation Here is a selection of Posts from February 2025 that you will want to check out: See more on Twitter. * * * Follow us on Instagram and X for additional leadership and personal development ideas. Posted by Michael McKinney at 08:07 AM Permalink | Comments (0) | This … Read more
First Look: Leadership Books for March 2025 HERE’S A LOOK at some of the best leadership books to be released in March 2025 curated just for you. Be sure to check out the other great titles being offered this month. You’re the Boss: Become the Manager You Want to Be (and Others Need) by Sabina … Read more
Stop Acting Like a Blunt Skull Everything that feels right isn’t. Blunt skull behaviors are done sincerely. A wrong belief: Effort isn’t magic. The only time working harder turns failure into success is when you’re negligent. How long have the same issues given you fits? Don’t be a blunt skull. Embrace the message of recurring frustration. … Read more