I’ve already promised that this follow-up post will feature some real-life examples of adversity…of actual people who have leveraged the power of a problem to achieve incredible things. And we’re going to explore 4 of those stories in just a minute. But first, I want to share a make-up story that you may or may not…
7 Forces Unleashed by a Problem: Overcoming Adversity by Embracing Its Power
I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again (and again): challenges grow us. So the secret to overcoming adversity might not be to overcome it at all, but rather to change the way you view and approach it. As we learn this and become more adept in how we tackle problems, we both Develop…
Money Matters, aka Money Doesn’t Matter (Much)
By Christian Fuller Co-Founder and Chief Relationship Officer, Search Optics Client of Bill Munn Management Coaching A year or so ago, an emerging leader within our company got a nice offer from a huge agency—a $30,000 increase, which was a significant raise for him. But he turned it down. Why? Because he believes that he’s…
Quick Thought: Be Inspired by Excellence
Yesterday, my small-town hardware store offered to get on Amazon and order something for me that they don’t stock. No added fee, no markup. “Just reimburse us for the product cost. We offer to do this for our customers so they don’t have to get on Amazon if they don’t want to.” Even though I’m one who…
How to Build Your Brain at Any Age + 3 Rut-Breaking Ideas
A growing brain is a sign of a growing person. And this doesn’t just apply to kids. But they sure are great examples to look at when asking how to build your brain. It’s true that kids—like adults—gravitate to repetition. But at the same time, their learning and development naturally puts them in a state…
Not Ready Yet? I Beg to Differ.
Since I often help leaders with the hiring process – defining the goals of a role, interviewing candidates, choosing a person who seems to be the right fit (hint: it’s all about attributes) – I get a lot of practice in a conversation that I absolutely love to have. It starts after we’ve worked to…
