Confidence vs. Competence
Confidence (and the lack thereof) comes in two flavors: 1) Earned2) Unearned Earned confidence comes from one source, and one source only: Competence You earn
July 11, 2018
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You’re Mostly Right
In my mentorship program, one of the recurring topics I discuss is how to be more powerful and influential with others at work. Here’s one
July 2, 2018
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Dealing with Overwhelm
At one point or another in your life, you’re going to be overwhelmed. Overwhelm comes in two flavors — functional overwhelm (such as when you
June 25, 2018
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How to Talk to Pigs (and People Too)
I have a confession. I talk to pigs… specifically my daughter’s guinea pigs. More specifically, they talk to me. (No, I don’t hear voices; they
June 12, 2018
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Your Fault vs. Your Responsibility
I teach the people I mentor that leadership means accepting responsibility for things that aren’t your fault. The individual contributor that stays in that role
June 4, 2018
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Tolerating Discomfort
The other day, a friend was praising me for my accomplishments. I felt the praise was not justified. Contrary to my friend’s perception, I attribute
May 28, 2018
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