Archive | Riffs & Ideas

According to wiki, “In jazz and R&B, riffs are often used as the starting point for longer compositions”. In our case, we’d like to think of them as the starting point for random stories. This could be the random section where even whining is allowed. Heck, it could eventually turn into a song.

Leader Log Date February 5, 2019 #beinghuman #beingsuperhuman #humanup #heroup #armorup #humilty #extraordinary #everydayhuman #beaneverydayhuman

We tend to Godify leaders. The cults have become dangerous because we don’t question the leaders’ intentions. This happens in religion, politics, corporations, and of course the worst kind of cults and idealogical tribes. The best leaders have a sense of self awareness, curiosity, empathy and contextual thinking. And above all, critical thinking. And the […]

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Leader Log Date January 19, 2019 #beinghuman #beingsuperhuman #humanup #heroup #armorup

Sometimes we start with ourselves, first. And then we can release our angst and be present for others. Your mission to becoming a better human and better leader: Lead with forgiveness. Start with a letter of apology to yourself. Be kind along your journey and remember, you got this!  

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Leader Log Date January 16, 2019 #beinghuman #beingsuperhuman #humanup #heroup #leaderup #caringleader #giveadamn #betterhumanbetterleader

At some point, people know if you’re their leader because you care about them, or if you only care about profit (and maybe your own self-interests). Whenever the words “caring leader” are surfaced, many of us may think it’s our reality, even when it’s not enough. Your mission to achieve Superhumanness: Lead by being a […]

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Leader Log Date January 11, 2019 #beinghuman #beingsuperhuman #humanup #heroup #leaderup

Your mission to becoming a better leader: Lead by focusing on efficacy over efficiency. The two are not mutually exclusive.  But I fundamentally believe that it’s always about higher, more effective impact – and efficiency is a means to an effective end, not the end itself. Be kind along your journey and remember, you got this!

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Leader Log Date January 6, 2019 #beinghuman #beingsuperhuman #humanup #heroup #leaderup

It’s interesting to think that so much of my work around leadership is to focus on what keeps leaders up at night. But what about the people who depend on their leaders for their livelihood? Maybe we need to turn the video camera around and ask them. Your mission to achieve Superhumanness: Lead by asking your people what […]

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Leader Log Date January 3, 2019 #beinghuman #leaderup #beingsuperhuman #12daystoleadership #humanup #covertleadership #inspire #noego

On Day 10 to Stronger Leadership, remember to lead with head and heart. Fall in awe of others and fall out of love with your own ideas, especially when they are not as good. #12daystoleadership #covertleadership #inspire #noego On your mission to achieve stronger leadership: Fall in awe of someone every day.  Be kind along your journey […]

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