When You Don’t Say What Needs to Be Said
Most of us are adept at hiding our thoughts and feelings. We're often so skilled at it that we don't even realize we're doing it. A thought can cross our mind - be deemed unwise to share - and get...
View ArticleDon’t Be Afraid to Show Your Shortcomings
We all have insecurities. Things that we believe make us look bad or weak. Convinced that they'll hold us back if exposed, we often go to great lengths to try to hide them. Rarely do we consider the...
View ArticleJust Talk to Each Other – Frequently and Directly
I spent a day last week discussing some difficult issues with a leadership team I’m a part of. As the day progressed it became clear that we had been avoiding quite a few crucial conversations over the...
View ArticleAuthenticity Means Being Confidently Vulnerable
This week a client asked me what I felt was the most important quality of a successful leader. My response was authenticity because, like a knife, it can cut through undiscussed issues, opening up...
View ArticleHonesty Brings Power
Whenever you feel a loss of power and effectiveness in your life – a.k.a. stuck – there’s a good chance it’s because you’re not being honest with yourself. Meaning there’s a good chance you’re not...
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