Tag: fear

Overcome Your Fear and Lead

January 11, 2021 Personal Effectiveness
“Never take council of your fears.” That’s a quote attributed to many legendary leaders over the years. They knew what many of us are still discovering – that fear has the power to cower the best of us into making foolish decisions or taking irresponsible actions (or inaction). We all…

How to Be a Good Dictator (or Not)

August 15, 2016 Character Leadership Management Values
In the 16th century, political consultant (for lack of a better term) Niccolò Machiavelli’s works were published in the controversial manuscript The Prince – which is still in print today. In it, Machiavelli shared his theories on how a ruler could maintain control of his province – especially when gaining new…

Put Fear in its Place

September 21, 2015 Courage Personal Effectiveness
Fear is an intensely human experience. We’ve all felt it. We probably learn to live with most of it. But the emotion often translates into crazy, irrational behavior. For an individual, that’s one thing. But what happens when a team or an organization hangs in the balance? I’ve become convinced that…

Jump Start Your Next Big Thing!

January 5, 2015 Change Strategic Thinking
A new year is often a great opportunity for new beginnings. But the truth is, we can get a new start anytime. New jobs, new projects, new goals, new hobbies – the possibilities are endless. When was the last time you started something new? If you’re just getting started now,…

The Fear of the Finger

July 7, 2014 Courage Influence Leadership Personal Effectiveness
I’m afraid I’ve come to recognize a serious leadership deficit today in America. It’s probably nothing new. It’s what I call “the fear of the finger.” Not the middle finger, mind you. I’m talking about the index finger. Precious few individuals are willing to risk being on the other end of a…

How I Cashed In on My Own $77 Million Mistake

February 18, 2013 Inspiration Learning
“Good morning, this is Nathan,” I greeted the caller on my cubicle phone several years ago. “Yes, this is Bill. I’m a Vice President at First Big Bank. I need to know where our $77 million is.” “Uh, yes,” I gulped. “Well… do you have an account number?” I was…