Don’t Confuse Authentically as an Excuse for This…
Authenticity should never be used to justify negative actions. Instead, use it as motivation to grow and become a better, more effective version of yourself.
Six Words I Try Always to Avoid…
I try to keep in mind that whenever I’m tempted to begin a statement with “The fact of the matter is…” there’s a good chance that:
1. It’s really just my opinion, and…
2. Even if what I’ve said *is* true, it’s more likely to elicit resistance in the listener as opposed to…
Focus on Strengths But Don’t Ignore Weaknesses
More and more of today’s popular teaching tells us we should ignore our weaknesses and focus only on our strengths. There is certainly much validity in focusing on our strengths. They are basically the value we bring to both our personal and business relationships. Focus on them, indeed. However, ignoring our weaknesses — when followed…
