Lots of traction. Loss of traction. A broken ankle. A shift. In the end, the lesson is, "be consistent."
What do you say? Do we try and convince people to engage our art, product, or business? Or do we just let what happens happen?
We've all heard it, "with great power comes great responsibility." But what does that mean for leaders? Here's an important aspect of being a leader and not messing people up.
It's not just putting on Netflix and veg-ing out. It means knowing what refuels you and doing it.
It's easy to think that the way we see things is the way things actually are. But when we're willing to acknowledge the bigger picture, things turn out for the better.
It's easy to look at successful people and say, "oh, they just have something I don't have." Most likely, they're just like you, but have just made different choices.
If we're dead set on a utopian vision, we're going to end up disappointed every day. But if we take on this perspective, it helps us continue moving forward
Sure, as a creative person or entrepreneur, you can just make stuff and hope people encounter it. But by keeping our audience in mind, we can help usher them into an experience with our work.
We don't stumble into achieving the things we set out to achieve. They don't happen by accident. Here's a simple thing we MUST do to achieve things.
It's tempting for leaders to keep a tight hold of things. But there's only one reason that happens -- fear. Get over your fear and empower your employees!
There are lots of things you can do in this world. Whatever you end up choosing, make sure you're surrounded by people you want to be doing those things with.
Whether for-profit or non-profit, there are those who will use money as a tool for leverage. If you're a leader, these people may be enticing. But, in the long term, it'll mess up your mission.
It's all about inspiration leading to action.
In every environment, leaders have an opportunity to elevate the oppressed. This isn't just a national conversation. This begins right where we are.
We an waste our emotional and mental energy fighting change. Or we can accept it... and sometimes even leverage it. Here's how.
If you believe in something. If you have a passion for it. The only way to do it is to MAKE time. Do it!
I so often want to react viscerally to the things happening around me. But when I'm willing to slow down and consider, I find my words can become more helpful.
It's easy to get wrapped up in work and forget what's important. Remember, always, to surround yourself with people whom you can love and who love you back.
Don't exist in a bubble... even the bubble of your own thoughts and perceptions. Incredible things can happen when we're willing to invite others to give their feedback.
Choice is simultaneously a blessing and a curse. While there are limitless opportunities, having so many options can become immobilizing pretty quickly. Here's what to do in the face of so many choices.