In general, leadership theory isn’t worth the paper it’s written on

Catholic education books on a shelf
Volumes of text advising us what we should do

 

In general, leadership theory isn’t worth the paper it’s written on.

Why?

You do the math. How many leadership books have we read in our lifetime? How many seminars, blogs, articles?

Then why do we still yearn for more?

What then? Seriously, what should we do next?

This is really the hard work of leadership, isn’t it? Figuring it out for ourselves, past the theory. You know, what works for us, right here, right now.

And to remember to start with the leader we see in our mirror.

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To read quotes, like them, and do nothing, is a vicious cycle

Harrah's Casino, Lake Tahoe
Harrah’s Casino, Lake Tahoe

 

To read quotes, like them, and do nothing, is a vicious cycle. An underlying fear we secretly ignore.

To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom. – Bertrand Russell

One hundred days ago, inspirational, motivational quotes and aspirations flooded cyberspace.

You know, New Year’s resolutions and all that.

We felt inspired by them. Really inspired.

Now, if we can find someone who’s been transformed because of them, we’ll experience a level of enlightenment rivaling winning the lottery.

Lottery odds are microscopic for jackpots.

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Nothing is so rare as self confidence, nothing so abundant as the opposite

Book Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg
All Baby Boomers struggle with self-confidence

 

Nothing is so rare as self confidence, nothing so abundant as the opposite.

Way too many of us struggle with self confidence. Why?

We shouldn’t be struggling.

Take a 53 year old Baby Boomer for example. That’s like being an 18-year old with 35 years of experience.

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