Posts with the ‘Habits’ tag
What is that secret sauce that creates a winner? Why do some incredibly talented people fail to launch, while some more average people become huge successes? Let’s face it, some people are winning in life and some people are losing. Winning or losing in life is not determined by inherent talent or an alignment of […]
Fear is a natural part of the human condition. We all have fears and anxieties that we must face. Fear kicks in when we recognize risk. If there is a perceived or actual risk involved in an activity, fear raises up inside of us and will try to rationalize all the reasons we should avoid […]
Leaders of Character Say, “I always have room to grow” One of the true marks of a humble leader is that he is not the same leader he was twelve months ago. The arrogant leader is stagnant. His way of leading does not change. Some people even boast about not changing their style or methods. […]
Every time people around me use statements or questions from the list below, I feel an aneurysm coming on. They make my head hurt just reading them. “We need to study this further.” “Are you sure?” “But what if…” “We need to cover all our bases.” “Can we run some more numbers?” “Who’s going to […]
“When an archer misses the bulls eye, he doesn’t blame the target.” What is it about our human nature that causes us to seek excuses for when we fall short? Even some of the best sales people and leaders I have been around, can identify something outside of their control that caused them to miss […]
Every male freshman (plebe) entering West Point has a mandatory class that few other colleges offer much less require. Boxing. Each morning that boxing was on my schedule I woke up thinking about it. I would sit in calculus, chemistry or computer programing class thinking about boxing. It didn’t matter that I had tests or […]
Who do I trust? And why do I trust them? There are a lot of things that play a role in whom I trust. Integrity, consistency, and reliability are just a few. I trust people who display these attributes – most of the time. However, even the most honest, consistent and reliable person will lose […]
“No one is going to get hurt.” In a nutshell: “Your character is who you are when no one is watching.” We can all justify our choices by saying others won’t get hurt. But we all know there can be collateral damage to others when a leader makes a poor, private choice. However, I want […]
They just stood there! When the captains left the court, none of the other players stepped forward to lead. It was funny. It was sad. It was telling. Communication broke down and chaos ensued. I was watching a high school girls sporting event. Unfortunately, I have seen this in the business world too. When the leader […]
Carli Lloyd did it and became America’s hero during the 2015 Women’s World Cup. Stephen Curry does it and was named the MVP of the 2015 NBA Finals. Stephen King does it and is one of the most read authors in the world. Chris Kyle did it and saved hundreds of American lives in combat. […]
