Act like a leader and communicate like a friend For years, I’ve heard people say, “You can’t motivate another person. All motivation comes from within.” There is some truth in that. You cannot force another person to care, change, or give their best. But that is not the whole truth. Think about the people who brought out the best in …
Confidence is not something you either have or don’t have. It is something you practice. Forty years ago, I faced one of the biggest confidence tests of my life. I was a tenured university professor with total job security, a respected position, and a predictable future. But I felt called to leave the university and become a full-time professional speaker …
Last week I wrote about the importance of continuing education. But how do you continue your education when you already have a full life? The good news is that continuing education does not necessarily mean earning another degree, sitting in a classroom for years, or writing term papers at two o’clock in the morning. It means intentionally exposing yourself to …
Why yesterday’s knowledge cannot produce tomorrow’s victories If you dare to teach, lead, influence, parent, coach, or serve others, you must never cease to learn. Most people would never expect a phone or computer to keep performing at its best without an occasional update. Yet many people expect themselves to succeed for years on the same knowledge, habits, and skills …
