Leadership is complex. The pressure is high. We constantly look for new hacks to survive the corporate hurricane. But hacks do not build great leaders. They only provide a short-term illusion of control. The whirlwind of emails and meetings takes over. Old habits win. We do not need … [Read more...] about The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: A 2-Minute Summary for Leaders
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Why Hobbies Make You a Better Leader (5 Ways to Find Your Passion)
We often think a hobby is a distraction from our business. We tell ourselves, "I am too busy."We say, "Maybe next year." We let our job become our only identity. I watched the first UFC years ago. I discovered Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), and I was completely fascinated. I told myself: "I … [Read more...] about Why Hobbies Make You a Better Leader (5 Ways to Find Your Passion)
How to Improve Leadership Skills: A 5-Step Action Plan for Executives
I have never heard of an elite athlete who does not practice. But I see thousands of executives who never practice their leadership. Even worse: when coaching is offered to them, they get defensive. They think they are "sick." They believe you only practice when something is broken. We all … [Read more...] about How to Improve Leadership Skills: A 5-Step Action Plan for Executives
How to Be Direct Without Being Rude: 5 Communication Rules for Leaders
My 15-year-old son gave me a brutal lesson on communication recently. He called me because he needed money. I expected the usual dance: 5 minutes of fake "small talk" ("Hi Dad, how are you? How is work?") before the ask. Instead, he gave me 5 seconds of radical honesty. He said: "Dad, I … [Read more...] about How to Be Direct Without Being Rude: 5 Communication Rules for Leaders
How to Identify and Fix Leadership Blind Spots (A 6-Month Protocol)
August 2021. A best friend sent me a photo from a family day at the beach. It was a shock. I finally saw the truth I was ignoring. I had gained a lot of weight. But seeing the truth was not enough. It took me 4 years to fix it. 4 years of "trying." 4 years of "wishing." 4 years of … [Read more...] about How to Identify and Fix Leadership Blind Spots (A 6-Month Protocol)
