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Tag Archives: Confidence
On the Value of Poise
John Wooden defined poise as, “Just being yourself. Being at ease in any situation. Never fighting yourself.” John Maxwell relates a story about him at one of his ten NCAA Championships in basketball. “There were thirty seconds before the game … Continue reading
Posted in Tools
Tagged Confidence, Florence Scovel Shinn, Hysteria, Impatience, John Maxwell, John Wooden, Paul Brown, Poise, Self-Control, Stress
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On Being an Encourager
George M. Adams wrote: “There are high spots in all our lives and most of them have come about through encouragement of someone else.” His words speak to the joyous power of encouragement. Encouragement is that magical gift that great … Continue reading
Posted in Servant Leadership
Tagged Belief, Capacity, Care, Confidence, Encouragement, George M. Adams, Gift, John Maxwell, Kindness, Mandy Hale, Margaret Mead, Possibility, Servant Leadership, Stephen Grellet, Understanding
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On an Abundance Mindset
Joe Vitale reminds great leaders of the unending giving of an abundance mindset: “Your perception creates your reality. You can look at life and see scarcity or abundance. It depends on your mindset.” An abundance mindset finds its roots in … Continue reading
Posted in Perspective
Tagged Abundance, Attitude, Confidence, Image, Joe Vitale, Lao Tzu, Marianne Williamson, Michael Hyatt, Mindset, Perception, Perspective, Positivity, Table
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On the Power of Self-Knowledge
Self-knowledge is the magnificent cornerstone of leadership. Alfred Lord Tennyson writes: “Self-reverence, self-knowledge, self-control; these three alone lead to sovereign power.” Self-knowledge is the primal source that shapes the great leaders’ lives. It gives them access to their confidence, perspectives … Continue reading
Posted in Mosaic
Tagged Alfred Lord Tennyson, Bishop Fulton J. Sheen, Challenge, Choice, Confidence, Control, Courage, George Sand, Judgment, Perspective, Reflection, Socrates
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The Keys of Confidence: Talent or Effort?
In their book, The Confidence Code, authors Katty Kay and Claire Shipman share with great leaders their thoughts on the critical difference between talent and effort. They write: “Making a distinction between talent and effort is critical. If we believe that somehow we’re given … Continue reading
Posted in Mosaic, Tools
Tagged Belief, Claire Shipman, Confidence, Control, Effort, Ezra Pound, Improvement, Katty Kay, Mastery, Talent
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On the Learning from the Critic’s Voice
John Wooden said: “You can’t let praise or criticism get to you. It’s a weakness to get caught up in either one.” Great leaders recognize the value of criticism. It provides them feedback on their words, behaviors, attitudes and beliefs – … Continue reading
Posted in Emotional Intelligence
Tagged Andy Andrews, Aristotle, Confidence, Criticism, Growth, John Wooden, Norman Vincent Peale, Opinion
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