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 …
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Quietly
Here’s an unusual but powerful way to add value: when the rest of the world (or at least the rest of the people in the meeting) …
Give Yourself These Important Gifts
Running around, overwhelmed, and (truth be told) only just keeping it together probably isn’t what we signed up for. But it is not necessary to be …
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, …
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…”), …
Remember
Deep down, we know all this: People follow, agree with, and buy from people who are genuinely calm, energetic (those are not mutually exclusive), and …
Escaping the Productivity Pendulum
Our motivation to get stuff done is like a pendulum. When we swing to one side, we push ourselves to do more. When we swing …
Life Becomes Easier, That’s Why
Let’s be present. Presence means neither regretting the past nor worrying about the future. It means not trying to control things. It means accepting what’s …
The Past Means Nothing
Our past has nothing to do with what our present is and our future will be. Unless we let it. In your corner, Mike …
Build the Presence Habit
When we are present, it can look to others like we have suddenly become much more powerful, smart, worldly, and wise. And, in a way, …