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“In a growth mindset, challenges are exciting rather than threatening. So rather than thinking, oh, I’m going to reveal my weaknesses, you say, wow, here’s a chance to grow.” ~Carol D. Dweck If you’re not satisfied with your current situation, set of skills/abilities, or trajectory in life – you’re not alone! Yet many of us, […]

“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who […]

“Seeing people as people rather than as objects enables better thinking because such thinking is done in response to the truth: others really are people and not objects.” ~ The Arbinger Institute, The Outward Mindset: Seeing Beyond Ourselves Many engineers and professionals that I talk to care a lot about the impact they have in […]

“Radical open-mindedness and radical transparency are invaluable for rapid learning and effective change.” ~Ray Dalio Do you have all the answers all the time? Do you feel the constant need to be right? Are you willing to legitimately consider the opinions and inputs of others when they conflict with your own? Do you fear performance […]

“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.” ~ Brene Brown As leaders, 1:1 meetings with team members are crucial touchpoints. They can deepen relationships and build the team, or they can be a waste of time. It’s your responsibility to make sure they are effective and useful for everyone. My best word of […]

“I need a challenge. I need the intellectual stimulation. I’m a member of a community on each film, working in concert to try to bring an idea to life. It’s a great job.” ~Harrison Ford The fourth and final element of transformational leadership is intellectual stimulation. Leaders have a responsibility to challenge others to learn, […]

“Leaders become great not because of their power but, because of their ability to empower others.” ~John Maxwell How do you create an environment and culture that truly inspires those around you? Is it possible to instill belief and motivation in those you lead, so they believe in themselves? Yes, and this is what inspirational […]

“Management is about persuading people to do things they do not want to do, while leadership is about inspiring people to do things they never thought they could.” ~Steve Jobs Transformational leaders inspire those they lead with a clear vision of what needs to be done to succeed and set an example for how to […]

“In real life, the most practical advice for leaders is not to treat pawns like pawns, nor princes like princes, but all persons like persons.” ~James MacGregor Burns What does it feel like to be treated like an individual by those who lead us? When they see that we have different skills, passions, and talents […]