Leading Others
Before Radical Candor, You Need An Inner Stance
The 5 Stages of Inquiry Before A Conversation
Leading Others
“Better Boundaries” Won't Help. You Need Vision
When boundaries become a defense strategy
Self-Leadership
I Want Connection. Not Perfection.
Right/Wrong Thinking Blocks Connection
Leading Others
How to Manage High-Performers: Stop Problem Solving
and blindspots in group dynamics
Self-Leadership
How Your Default Personality Blocks You
We should not ask, “How do I stay awake?” Instead, we should ask, “How is it that I’m unenlightening myself?" — Adyashanti Have you ever felt challenged a hundred percent while still being accepted? I admit, that’s rare. But, some leaders have a subtle sense of firmness yet
Self-Leadership
Procrastination Starts With Fear
We often avoid actions that are crucial for us. This is fear. I was terrified of publishing online. I had written down my last article a month before I published it. As I was constantly over-editing and avoiding publishing it, I realized something. I was afraid. I was making
Leading Others
Being A Savior Shrinks Others
a note on relational leadership
Self-Leadership
When Your Purpose Feels Empty
A default purpose vs. a declared one
Self-Leadership
Uncertainty and Leadership
It's the capacity to handle the unknown, not just experience
Leading Others
A Good Leader Helps You Trust Yourself
A standard answer to every question in leadership is 'build trust.' Reports not productive? Build trust in the team. Have to manage boss? Build trust. Peers indifferent to you? Build trust. It sounds wonderful but mysterious (and out of our control). In my quest to learn human behavior
Relationships
How NOT To Blame Your Partner (even if you're convinced they're wrong)
In a TV interview, a famous South-Indian actress said, "I gave everything I could to my relationship." The subtext story is that they got a divorce because her husband cheated on her. Her heartbreak, the betrayal, and the grief are piercing and justified. Yet... "I had
Leading Highly-Critical People
Highly critical people can be 'managed up' if you learn the art of leading. Highly critical people trigger me. I feel dumb, incompetent, and insignificant in their presence. Previously, I would fight, avoid, or cut them off. But recently, I've learned to lead them. Perhaps you&