Gatekeeping
Most gatekeepers–those who would keep us out–are powerless. In the short term they throw up obstacles. But in the long term they’ve got nothing. Secretly …
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A Shot of Pure Power
Stop. Breathe. Breathe. Breathe. Good. Now. On with your day, good leader. In your corner, Michael Photo by Nabil Farook on …
Light Up
At times like this, it’s good to remember: one of us shining a light helps hundreds, thousands, or millions to step away from the dark. …
If You Only Knew
If you only knew the power you have. Within each of us is a wiser part that has the connection, meaning, answers and solutions we …
At Moments Like These
Complaining about, fearing, or fighting something that we don’t like is the painful, slow way. Such focus only strengthens it. Focusing on what we do like is …
Swayed By Reality
The sages tell us that the formula for creating any outcome is belief->actions->results. This is a leverage formula. We leverage action into results because we …
Feeling Justified?
We might feel justified for thinking that we are small, low-power players who cannot possibly change the things we care about. But we’d be wrong. …
The Heart of Leadership: Present and Powerful
Our power is in the present. (How can it be otherwise?) When we are present–especially in interactions with others–we choose to influence where we can, …
Nothing Is As Powerful As…
They say that nothing is as powerful as an idea whose time has come. Actually, there is one thing more powerful: a person who has committed …
Present Present
Presence is simply staying focused on what’s happening now instead of worrying about the future, regretting the past, defending ourselves (“Here’s why I am justified…”), …