I go about the task of getting out of my own way by doing the hard work of self-reflection and accepting sound advice. This blog posts contains my personal LinkedIn posts for August 23 through August 27, 2021. Low-point Conversations So, when you’re at a low point, do you reach out for help? If Yes, […]
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? […]
Here’s some advice to my younger self based on a look back at age 70. Interestingly, it begins with a clear sense of who I am before anything else! Ah, hindsight. How perfect! Well, if not perfect, it’s at least informed by the insight of experience. So, looking back at age 70, what would I […]
I ask “Why did that happen?” when I’m totally unprepared. I become prepared by exercising foresight, that is by thinking ahead. This blog post republishes my weekday LinkedIn posts that appeared May 31 through June 4, 2021. Key themes are: being prepared for opportunity, critical thinking to produce foresight, grasping what’s essential in a situation, […]
Leaders who nurture a growth mindset do it because they recognize that character building is a leadership essential. This blog post is composed of LinkedIn entries of mine for March 22 to March 28, 2021. Topics covered were: deliberate character building, responding to challenge, responding calmly, a growth mindset, thinking critically, and intentional professional development. […]