Someone recently said to me, “Taste like chicken isn’t a compliment.” What they were saying is that unless it is remarkable, it won’t stand out. A leader leads toward what is exceptional. Leading in the direction of remarkable is what makes them a leader. Leaders create movements that move people beyond complacency. Leaders help us … Continue reading Taste Like Chicken Isn’t a Compliment
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Opening Up the Mental Suitcases
If we are not self-aware, we can approach someone with a differing opinion with an arrogance that assumes we know more than they know. We convince ourselves that we have insight that someone who thinks different from us does not have, which forces us to talk when we should instead be listening. Too much arguing … Continue reading Opening Up the Mental Suitcases
Speak Truth in Love
We should all be kind. We should all be truthful. But here is the thing, kindness without honesty is not kindness. It is not wrong to be honest with people but it is wrong to lie in the name of “being kind.” We can be honestly kind to people when speaking the truth. Matter of … Continue reading Speak Truth in Love
