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Executive and Nonprofit Leadership
Self-assuredness is the enemy of leadership
Success in business builds ego, but that self-assuredness can be the downfall of an otherwise good leader.
Courage
Don’t say “no” for them.
You will never get what you want if you don’t ask for it. Don’t stop yourself from asking just because you’re afraid of a no. You’re only saying no for them.
Communication
Critical thinking in the little moments
We are easily manipulated by those who understand our biases and can exploit the way our brains fill in the gaps. Practice truth in the small moments so you can better discern truth when it really counts.
Executive and Nonprofit Leadership
Five characteristics of resilient teams
A resilient team embraces change and doesn’t fear turnover. Here are five characteristics of highly resilient teams.
Resilience
How not to give up (and how to give up on purpose)
Here are three steps you can do when starting out that will help you not give up when the going gets tough and every little problem seems to be insurmountable.
Caregiver Support
Three ways to maintain your poise when you’ve run out of patience
Crisis brings out the worst in people. If you’re trying to solve someone’s problem, here are three ways to maintain your poise even when it seems like they’re working against you.
Resilience
Improve effectiveness by tidying up
Tidying up your mental space is as important as tidying up your physical space for good concentration. Here are five ways to do it.
Life Fulfillment and Purpose
Fitting it all in two cars
Nothing is permanent. So how do you decide what to take with you when life sends you in another direction?
Communication
Good writing: don’t bubblewrap truth
The truth is the truth. Good writing doesn’t cover it in bubblewrap like corporate-speak, diplomatic platitudes, or complex sentences.