Best-Self Leadership
Start Now Dreaming and Doing
“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” Arthur Ashe, Professional Tennis Player
Babe Ruth on Courage
“Don’t let the fear of striking out hold you back.” Babe Ruth
Enjoy Freedom that comes with Courage
Many of us hold back, sometimes unconsciously, on pursuing our callings and dreams–because of fear. We sometimes dwell on possible negative results like failure or embarrassment. Coaching clients and seminar students often say they stay in their “comfort zones” too much because of “what people might think” if they tried something special. Consider the people […]
A Touch of Gray by Lou Vickery
You can find several powerful lessons in A Touch of Gray by Lou Vickery (Amazon). The main one is the story of relationships built on who you are instead of societal barriers. Another lesson inspired me based on the author’s story on what got him inspired to finish the book. “Coach Lou” as I call him (a […]
Courage To Dream
Many of us hold back, sometimes unconsciously, on pursuing dreams—because of fear. We sometimes dwell on possible negative results like failure or embarrassment. Coaching clients and seminar students often say that they stay in their “comfort zones” too much because of “what people might think” if they tried something special. Consider the people you admire most—they […]
Best-Self Strategy
Parents, teachers, mentors–this can be a resource for your influence on students/loved ones Consider these two sets of best practices for your best-self strategy, which summarizes how you do your best and can be used to coach others who ask about how to do their best (“Mom/Dad/Teacher, you keep telling me to do my best; […]
Best-Self Affirmation
Be your best-self and be happy.
Focus on the Summit
Focus on the summit more than on the distance up the hill. The statement is in my constitution, and reading that statement this morning provided an inspiring reminder. I am reviewing and improving my constitution to provide as a sample at the Life Leaders workshop: “Draft the Constitution of You.” When we internalize meaningful life […]
Draft the Constitution of You on Constitution Day
Constitution Day and Citizenship Day is a combined event observed in the United States on September 17. This event commemorates the formation and signing of the Constitution of the United States on September 17, 1787. It also recognizes all who, by coming of age or by naturalization, have become US citizens. The founding fathers believed in […]
Best Practice 2 for True Professionals
2. Earn empowerment rather than wait for it. Admit that you are more responsible for your performance and career growth than is your supervisor. Identify your desired results and actions in your professional plan. Anticipate what your supervisory leader needs to trust you have earned empowerment. Help your manager serve as a mentor by stating […]
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