In workshops (including yesterday), I’m often asked how to raise confidence – either in ourselves or in those we lead. It is is a valuable question, yet it often leads to the question of balance – what’s the connection between confidence and humility? Today’s quotation addresses the humility side is a very simple and enlightening […]
Today We Are Rich: Harnessing the Power of Total Confidence
This week’s Resource Recommendation is Today We Are Rich: Harnessing the Power of Total Confidence by Tim Sanders. I’ve always liked Tim Sanders and I’ve read his other books, most notably Love is the Killer App and The Likeability Factor. Here is my recommendation. I’ve also traded a few emails with Tim, though we haven’t […]
Seven Ways to Be More Comfortable and Confident When Receiving Feedback
There is lots of advice for leaders, managers and coaches on how to give better feedback. I’ve written and taught quite a bit about it myself. But today I want to write about something else. Something that is discussed less often and is often misunderstood. It’s a skill that when well practiced can help you […]
Five Leadership and Life Lessons from the Wisdom of John Wooden
John Wooden passed away on June 4, 2010, at age 99. If you are a basketball fan, just saying the name John Wooden is all that is needed to know you are speaking of coaching excellence. If you don’t know basketball, I could go on longer than any of us want giving you Coach Wooden’s […]
Build Your Confidence, Brick By Brick
This month, proactive leaders who are continually improving their leadership skills as members of the Remarkable Leadership Learning System are focused on Communicating with Confidence. Yesterday was the Guest Conversation for Silver members (and above) and it featured Kate Atkin, leadership and confidence expert, and author of The Confident Manager. (She also wrote a blog post about […]