Intuitively, we appreciate sound decisions. But, really, what good is good judgment? Well, read this post to find out! The Essentials Well duh! Why am I asking the obvious? Because there are so many examples of the damage caused by poor judgment, that’s why! Granted, good decisions alone don’t guarantee a successful outcome. However, I […]
It’s good to be data driven. But, guess what, knowledge isn’t power! Huh! This post explains what’s needed for leaders to turn facts into useful insights. The Essentials Certainly you’ve heard the saying “knowledge is power.” However, there’s a problem. Such as? As it turns out, accumulating facts is of limited value alone. Ok, what […]
How do I move forward when what I do doesn’t match who I am? This blog post provides a scripturally-based template for how to move forward. The Essentials During the first ten-plus years of my career, what I was doing didn’t fit well with who I am. I had some successes, but no clear pattern […]
Like it or not, foolish overconfidence isn’t self-confidence! Instead, overconfidence can be destructive if not managed properly. The Essentials Can I push too hard? That is, extend myself beyond reasonable bounds? And, in so doing take foolish chances that are excessively risky? No, not just when I’m 18! That said, I don’t think there’s a […]
Sometimes, I’m wrong even when I’m sure that I’m right! Here are some suggestions for side-stepping self-consumption. The Essentials Be honest. Ever been absolutely convinced you were right? But, found out you were wrong? I have! For example, when I’m too angry to listen to reason, say from my wife. Why was I so wrong? […]
