Productivity & Personal Growth
21 Things No Leader Ever Regrets Doing
You probably already have some regrets as a leader. I know I do. Not only as a leader, but as a husband, dad and friend too. Leadership is so complicated that sometimes it’s hard to know what to focus on. Add a global crisis into the mix and it’s even more confusing. So why is…
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3 Things to Consider Before Giving Up on Your Spouse
You’ve heard people say that marriage can be hard, but you didn’t know it could be this hard. You married with the hope of sharing your life with someone who’s as pumped to make the most of it as you are, so how did the two of you end up here? Maybe the turbulence of…
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Why Your Time Off Will Never Be Enough to Truly DeStress You
Let me guess. You feel like you really need to de-stress. 2020 has been unreal, and almost unbelievably trying—far different than any year you’ve led through before. Every leader I talk to is tired. Well, more than just tired. Stressed. Deeply stressed. And kind of exhausted. There’s a fatigue that comes with crisis that’s a…
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5 Things You Can Do To Lead Well in Chaotic Times
This post is by Jenni Catron. Jenni is a leading voice on how to create world-class organizational culture. Jenni is the Founder and CEO of The 4Sight Group and is a member of my Speaking/Consulting Team. By Jenni Catron This season is requiring something different from you as a leader. There is little about life that is easy…
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10 Ways To Fight Back Against Stress And Burnout
This post was written by Mark Clark. Mark is the lead pastor of Village Church in Vancouver BC. Mark and I co-lead The Art of Better Preaching Course, which has trained thousands of leaders in how to communicate powerfully and effectively to unchurched people. Every leader I know, including myself, is under more stress than…
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7 Reasons Your New Year’s Resolutions Go Up In Flames (And How to Change That)
So we’re just getting into a brand new year, and you may already be watching your best intentions go up in flames. If you know the feeling, you’re not alone. Over 80% (some studies say up to 92%) of New Year’s resolutions fail. Why? I mean, you try, but it seems so difficult to actually…
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The #1 Reason Your Work Is Never Finished
Ever feel like your work is never finished? You can’t quite stop working at home. You wake up most mornings feeling like you’re just stepping back onto the treadmill that never stops. On rare occasions, you think you’re done (at least for now), but then you head out for dinner or take a walk only…
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5 Eye-Opening Reasons Other People Don’t Value Your Time
Ever wonder why people seem to think you have endless amounts of time to do whatever they want you to do? You know those situations where they ask you to help out on a project, or attend one more meeting, or even give up your Saturday to help them move? I’m talking about the kind…
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Sleep: The Secret Leadership Weapon No One Wants to Talk About
If there was a secret weapon in leadership, would you use it? Most of us would say ‘absolutely’—as long as it’s ethical. So here’s a leadership weapon almost no leader will talk about. In fact, in some circles, it’s embarrassing to talk about. Sleep. More specifically, getting enough of it. In more than a few high…
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