Too often, we get the position and continue to feel the need to overly prove ourselves, reinforcing to everyone that we’re the real authority.
During his time with the Warriors, Steve Kerr has dealt with highs and lows, from his own medical issues to those of his own team. But with each, he has taken the same approach.
"You do not need outside validation to be happy, free, and authentic. Self-celebration is your birthright. Give yourself permission to be flawed. Give yourself space to self-correct and reroute."
Too often, leaders attempt to change how their teams and organizations act without changing how they think.
The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.
So many of us as leaders want to be the best at our respective crafts, but when various obstacles appear, it becomes increasingly difficult to commit to what greatness truly requires.
A soldier seeks to defend his position, whereas a scout surveys and reports what is seen.
We frequently grow impatient and at times even irate when we’re not getting the results we want from our team members.
We feel regret when we believe that the outcome of our decision was worse than the one we anticipated. We experience a nagging sense of unease about what might have been or should have been.
"Don't sabotage your future peace because familiar chaos is comfortable."
In a world of excess commentary and opinions, solitude, self-care and silence become more powerful, meaningful and transformative for our personal growth.
Forgetting about the people who hurt you is your gift to them. Forgiving the people who hurt you is your gift to yourself.