Much of what matters in life can’t be taught—only lived. You can read about patience, but you don’t develop it until life tests you. You can study priorities, but you don’t learn them until you violate them and pay the price. You can talk about gratitude, love, or meaning, but they deepen only after you’ve tasted loss, success, failure—or all three.
Purpose isn’t a luxury; it’s fuel. And when employees — especially younger ones — don’t feel their work matters, they disengage regardless of compensation.
The late Warren Bennis once said of his tenure as president of the University of Cincinnati that he more wanted to be president more than “do” president.
He liked the being of it, but not as much the work of it.
Don’t wait until the horse has bolted to shut the gate. That’s an old colloquialism too often ignored.
Disruption, by its nature, is at best uncomfortable and at worst devastating.
It interferes with routines, challenges assumptions, and almost always requires extra effort. However, when it comes to leadership, disruption can be not only good but essential for success. Disruptive leaders challenge the status quo, foster growth, and drive innovation within their teams and organizations.
What are the essential elements of successful leadership for short-term success in completing an important project with others?
When I wrote The Potential Principle, I delved into what drives people to improve. The findings were eye-opening. Here’s what I discovered about people’s commitment to getting better.
Leadership isn’t just about what we do; it’s also about what we choose not to do. Success comes from doing new things, improving existing practices, and stopping the wrong behaviors. If you want to lead better this year, here are five things worth quitting.
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Whenever I think about time, I’m reminded of this guiding principle: Fear nothing but to waste the present moment. Moments are the building blocks of time, and when we treat each one with care, we’re not just making better use of our hours—we’re creating a life of purpose and fulfillment.